Qinghai Weather in July

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

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Xining Golmud

Considering a trip to Qinghai, China this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Qinghai in July

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Xining. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Qinghai, China.

For specific regional insights in Qinghai, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Golmud with an average of 26 mm (1 in) to high rainfall in Xining with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. Xining sees around 239 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Qinghai by month

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) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Qinghai, China?

Temperature range in Qinghai (July)

Precipitation variation in Qinghai (July)

Xining

In July Xining generally has high 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 pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
239 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Xining →

Golmud

In July Golmud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Golmud →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Qinghai, in China.

In our records: China July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in China reached 45°C (113°F) in Nanchang on July 10, 1978.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Xining 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Golmud 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Qinghai weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Qinghai, China generally has pleasant weather conditions. Xining sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Xining peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in July, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

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

Xining typically receives notable rainfall in July, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across Qinghai, China.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Qinghai, China?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Xining, July might be a good time to visit Qinghai, China. 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 June offering mostly perfect weather in Xining. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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