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Xiahe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Xiahe experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Xiahe is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in July to a very cold -3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -20°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Xiahe receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 924 mm annually. The seasons in Xiahe, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 153 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 7.6 mm over 3 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Xiahe Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Xiahe

Sun   Dec 22
2°C | -13°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
4°C | -15°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-1°C | -14°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Xiahe in China

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Xiahe?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Xiahe have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • When is winter in Xiahe?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Xiahe?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Xiahe?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Xiahe?
    August tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Xiahe?
    December is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

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