Weather in September in Gansu
Thinking about venturing to Gansu this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gansu in September?
Gansu is a region in China. In September, Gansu experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Xiahe at 14°C to warm in Dunhuang at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Dunhuang and 3°C in Xiahe.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gansu, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 3.3 mm to high rainfall in Xiahe with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lanzhou enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Gansu's conditions throughout the year, check out our Gansu climate page.
Where to go in Gansu in September





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Gansu?
Lanzhou
In September Lanzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Dunhuang
In September Dunhuang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Zhangye
In September Zhangye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Jiayuguan
In September Jiayuguan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Pingliang
In September Pingliang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Gansu?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Gansu. Typically, the climate in Lanzhou is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Gansu is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lanzhou. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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