Gansu weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Gansu in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gansu in October?
Gansu is a region in China. The weather in Gansu in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Xiahe at 8°C to pleasant in Dunhuang at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Dunhuang and -4°C in Xiahe.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 1.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Xiahe with 80 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Lanzhou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Gansu for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gansu climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Gansu?
Average weather in Lanzhou
In October Lanzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Dunhuang
In October Dunhuang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zhangye
In October Zhangye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jiayuguan
In October Jiayuguan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pingliang
In October Pingliang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Gansu?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lanzhou, October might be a good time to visit Gansu. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzhou. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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