Climate of Xining, Qinghai, China
Point-value climate at Xining (Qinghai, China). Population approximately 1,048,000.
Located in Qinghai, China, Xining has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,048,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -7.1°C / 19.2°F in January to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 89 mm / 3.5 in (July) — about 383 mm / 15.1 in across the year. Xining is the capital of Qinghai. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Xining's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.1°C19.2°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| February | -3.6°C25.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| March | 2.1°C35.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| April | 8.1°C46.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| May | 12.4°C54.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| June | 15.5°C59.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 17.5°C63.5°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 16.9°C62.4°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 12.5°C54.5°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| October | 6.7°C44.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| November | -0.1°C31.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| December | -5.5°C22.1°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Xining?
Xining does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Xining's warmest month is July at an average of 17.5°C / 63.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Xining?
Xining, in Qinghai, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -7.1°C / 19.2°F in January to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 383 mm / 15.1 in, with the wettest month being July (89 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Xining in July?
The average temperature in Xining in July is 17.5°C / 63.5°F, with rainfall of about 89 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Xining?
The driest month in Xining is January, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -7.1°C / 19.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Xining?
The wettest month in Xining is July, with approximately 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.