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Lanzhou Climate by Month

Lanzhou experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Lanzhou is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -10°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lanzhou maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 478 mm. The climate in Lanzhou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 99 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.1 mm of snowfall over 2 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lanzhou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Lanzhou in China

During the months of May and September 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:
  • Does Lanzhou have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lanzhou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lanzhou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lanzhou?
    August tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lanzhou?
    December is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lanzhou?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lanzhou

    Thu   Nov 21
    10°C | -2°C
    E 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    10°C | -3°C
    NE 4 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    8°C | -2°C
    NE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain