Xining Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Xining is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Xining, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a very cold -0°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Xining receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 631 mm. The climate in Xining shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 110 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.2 mm of snowfall over 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Xining Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Xining offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (8.2 hours daily) and September (6.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Xining.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 68%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in February, March, April, May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Xining in China
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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