Yushu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Yushu is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Yushu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -11°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -25°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Yushu receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 848 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 159 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less snowfall, with 12 mm over 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Yushu 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
While the amount of sunshine in Yushu varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 7.6 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 5.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Yushu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 71%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. 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 0 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain broken clouds and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Yushu
7 m/s
6 m/s
7 m/s
The best time of year to visit Yushu in China
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 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 159 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 229 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
