When to go · Golmud
Golmud in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- GolmudHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golmud, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 5 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jun: 0
September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.
June: Inside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
Golmud: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings