The Li River: A Journey Through China’s Most Breathtaking Landscape
Explore the Li River, China's breathtaking landscape with majestic mountains, serene waters, and picturesque views. A must-see for every traveler.
July in Lanzhou averages 29°C (84°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 84 mm (3.3 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Lanzhou typically stay consistent throughout July, with daily highs averaging around 29°C (84°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 16°C (61°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Lanzhou spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Our historical data for Lanzhou spans 1976 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.
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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).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Lanzhou in July. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in July - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The Li River: A Journey Through China’s Most Breathtaking Landscape
Explore the Li River, China's breathtaking landscape with majestic mountains, serene waters, and picturesque views. A must-see for every traveler.
Go to China's Zhangjiajie National Park with the highest, the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world
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Go to Xinjiang in China
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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.