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Golmud Weather in October
During October, Golmud experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 12°C (54°F) and cooler nights around -1°C (30°F). Rainfall is low, averaging just 5 mm (0.2 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Golmud in October
Typically around 2 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 5 mm (0.2 in) for the month. Any rain that does arrive is likely to be light drizzle rather than a proper shower.
Temperature in Golmud in October
Temperatures in Golmud in October top out at 12°C (54°F) and drop to -1°C (30°F) overnight. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At -1°C (30°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
Golmud Temperature in October
Min Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
5%
Precipitation
5 mm (0.2 in)
Rainy days
2 days
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Best Places in China in October
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Golmud in October
Pack for changing conditions in Golmud in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.
What To Do in Golmud in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling6/10 -
Walking6/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping2/10 -
Outdoor sports6/10
Golmud 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in October
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Guangzhou
30°C (86°F) Shenzhen29°C (84°F) Hangzhou25°C (77°F) Shanghai24°C (75°F) Chengdu
22°C (72°F) Xi'an
21°C (70°F) Beijing
21°C (70°F) Qingdao21°C (70°F) Bucket list
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The Li River: A Journey Through China’s Most Breathtaking Landscape
Go to China's Zhangjiajie National Park with the highest, the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world
You won't find this unique landscape anywhere else in the world. Thousands of floating mountains overgrown with trees at the top dominate this fairy tale landscape.
Go to Xinjiang in China
In Xinjiang you get to see a mix of East and Central Asia. An experience that you might want to add to your bucket list. You can travel through the province as if you are following an ancient silk route.
Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.