When to go · Xining
Xining, month by month
The best months for Xining: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, dry, many sights quiet).2.1 °C (36 °F) / -14.6 °C (6 °F), 2 rain days36 °F (2.1 °C) / 6 °F (-14.6 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, dry, many sights quiet).5.8 °C (42 °F) / -10.4 °C (13 °F), 2 rain days42 °F (5.8 °C) / 13 °F (-10.4 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.11 °C (52 °F) / -4.4 °C (24 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 24 °F (-4.4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.16.6 °C (62 °F) / 1.4 °C (35 °F), 21 rain days62 °F (16.6 °C) / 35 °F (1.4 °C), 21 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Xining's best window: May–Sep.20.2 °C (68 °F) / 5.7 °C (42 °F), 54 rain days68 °F (20.2 °C) / 42 °F (5.7 °C), 54 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Xining's best window: May–Sep.23.2 °C (74 °F) / 9.2 °C (49 °F), 65 rain days74 °F (23.2 °C) / 49 °F (9.2 °C), 65 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Xining's best window: May–Sep.25.1 °C (77 °F) / 11.6 °C (53 °F), 82 rain days77 °F (25.1 °C) / 53 °F (11.6 °C), 82 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Xining's best window: May–Sep.24.2 °C (76 °F) / 11.1 °C (52 °F), 87 rain days76 °F (24.2 °C) / 52 °F (11.1 °C), 87 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Xining's best window: May–Sep.19.6 °C (67 °F) / 7.4 °C (45 °F), 68 rain days67 °F (19.6 °C) / 45 °F (7.4 °C), 68 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.14.5 °C (58 °F) / 0.9 °C (34 °F), 23 rain days58 °F (14.5 °C) / 34 °F (0.9 °C), 23 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.8.6 °C (47 °F) / -6.5 °C (20 °F), 5 rain days47 °F (8.6 °C) / 20 °F (-6.5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (cold, dry, many sights quiet).3.4 °C (38 °F) / -12.6 °C (9 °F), 1 rain days38 °F (3.4 °C) / 9 °F (-12.6 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Xining, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 20.2 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20.2 °C)
Jun: 23.2 °C (74 °F)74 °F (23.2 °C)
Night low
May: 5.7 °C (42 °F)42 °F (5.7 °C)
Jun: 9.2 °C (49 °F)49 °F (9.2 °C)
Rain days
May: 54 (better)
Jun: 65
Crowds
May: High
Jun: Medium
Prices
May: High
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Xining's best window: May–Sep.
June: Inside Xining's best window: May–Sep.
Xining: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.