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Qinghai weather in February

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

What is the weather like in Qinghai in February?

Qinghai is a region in China. February in Qinghai generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. February falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -13°C in Xining. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Golmud with an average of 4.6 mm to low snow/rainfall in Xining with 12 mm. Meanwhile, Xining enjoys close to 201 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Qinghai, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Qinghai's yearly weather, check out our Qinghai climate page.

Where to go in Qinghai in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Qinghai on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Qinghai

What is the weather like in February for the 2 most popular destinations in Qinghai?

Average weather in Xining

In February Xining generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Xining
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-0°C 
-17°C 
213 hours 
7.8 mm 
3 days 
poor 
4°C 
-13°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
9°C 
-7°C 
194 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Xining

Average weather in Golmud

In February Golmud generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Golmud
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-1°C 
-15°C 
4.3 mm 
1 day 
poor 
3°C 
-11°C 
4.6 mm 
1 day 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-6°C 
6.9 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Golmud

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Is February the best time to visit Qinghai?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Xining, February may not be the ideal time to visit Qinghai.

Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Xining. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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