Xining Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Xining, Qinghai, China is 12°C (54°F), with daytime highs ranging from 0°C (32°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Xining compares to cities worldwide.
Xining Monthly Temperatures
In Xining, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and very cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 10°C (50°F) in July to -17°C (1°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Xining by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 239 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Xining Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Xining spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Xining vs China
The map below shows the annual temperature across China. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Xining vs World: Temperature Compared
Xining's average annual maximum temperature is 12°C (54°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Xining?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Xining, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 0°C (32°F) and humidity around 48% — considered moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Xining's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Xining climate page.
