Xining weather in October (Qinghai, China)

Planning a trip to Xining in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Xining generally has moderate temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

Xining in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

With around 209 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Xining climate page with graphs.

 

Xining, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in October

Find out more about the weather in China in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Xining in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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