Qinghai Weather in November

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

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Xining Golmud

Planning a trip to Qinghai, China this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Qinghai in November

Qinghai, China is a region in China. November in Qinghai generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) in Xining.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Golmud with an average of 3.1 mm (0.1 in) to low snow/rainfall in Xining with 14 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

November brings good sunshine to many areas. Xining sees around 211 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) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July22°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 November

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

Temperature range in Qinghai (November)

Precipitation variation in Qinghai (November)

Xining

In November Xining generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
211 hours
228 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Xining →

Golmud

In November Golmud generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Golmud →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Xining 6°C (43°F) -10°C (14°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Golmud 6°C (43°F) -8°C (18°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)

Qinghai weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Qinghai, China in November. The popular destination of Xining averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -10°C (14°F) at night during this month.

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

In Xining, the average daytime high in November is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -10°C (14°F).

Does Qinghai, China get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Not particularly. Xining averages just 14 mm (0.6 in) of snow/rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Qinghai, China.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Qinghai, China?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Xining, November may not be the ideal time to visit Qinghai, China.

Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Xining. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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