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Qilian Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Qilian 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 a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Qilian, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July to a very cold -8°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -25°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Qilian receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 786 mm. The seasons in Qilian, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 161 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 5 mm over 2 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Qilian Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Qilian

Sun   Dec 22
-3°C | -18°C
E 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-4°C | -19°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-7°C | -22°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Qilian in China

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Qilian?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Qilian have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Qilian?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Qilian?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Qilian?
    July tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Qilian?
    December is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.

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