Lanzhou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lanzhou is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Lanzhou 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
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. 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 Lanzhou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 69%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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