Qinghai Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Qinghai, China in August.

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Xining Golmud

Are you planning a trip a to Qinghai, China in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Qinghai in August

Qinghai, China is a region in China. August in Qinghai generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Xining.

For a closer look at conditions across Qinghai, China, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Golmud with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to high rainfall in Xining with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Xining enjoys about 233 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Qinghai - and find the best time to visit. (based on Xining)

January0°C (32°F) February4°C (39°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) July22°C (72°F) This monthAugust22°C (72°F) September18°C (64°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Qinghai in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Qinghai.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Qinghai

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Qinghai, China?

Temperature range in Qinghai (August)

Precipitation variation in Qinghai (August)

Xining

In August Xining generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
233 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Xining →

Golmud

In August Golmud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Golmud →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Qinghai in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Xining 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Golmud 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Qinghai weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Qinghai, China in August?

Expect very good weather across Qinghai, China in August. The popular destination of Xining averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Qinghai, China in August?

Average temperatures in Qinghai, China during August range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Xining.

Does Qinghai, China get a lot of rain in August?

Xining typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Qinghai, China.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Qinghai, China?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Qinghai, China with overall very good weather in Xining. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly excellent weather in Xining. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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