Golmud Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Golmud can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Golmud. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Golmud has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 137 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Golmud can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 26 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.1 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across a single snowy/rainy day. For more details, please visit our Golmud Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
The best time of year to visit Golmud 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 26 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
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