When is the best time to go to Xining
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Xining, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Xining
Xining weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Xining are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 2mm | 7.7hrs | 10.9hrs |
January is a very dry month in Xining and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xining for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Xining and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Xining with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 2mm | 8hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Xining is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
February is in the winter in Xining and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Xining with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 7mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Xining is characteristically cool and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xining for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Xining and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Xining with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 20mm | 8.7hrs | 14hrs |
Xining's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Xining, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Xining and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Xining with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 46mm | 8.8hrs | 15hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Xining and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
May is in the spring in Xining and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Xining with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 54mm | 9hrs | 10.9hrs |
June in Xining is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xining, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Xining and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Xining with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 81mm | 8.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Xining is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
July is in the summer in Xining and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Xining with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 80mm | 8.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Xining is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
August is in the summer in Xining and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Xining with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 56mm | 7.3hrs | 14hrs |
Xining's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
September is in the fall / autumn in Xining and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Xining with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 23mm | 7.7hrs | 15hrs |
October is a dry month in Xining and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Xining, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Xining and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Xining with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 4mm | 7.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
Cold and very dry weather often prevails in Xining during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
November is in the fall / autumn in Xining and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Xining with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 2mm | 7.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Xining is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xining.
December is in the winter in Xining and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Xining with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Xining weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.4°C 31.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.1°C 70°F |
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