When to go · Xining

Xining in November

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 9°C (47°F)47°F (9°C) / −6°C (20°F)20°F (−6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

XiningHighs around 8.6 °C (47 °F), lows around -6.5 °C (20 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 47 °F (8.6 °C), lows around 20 °F (-6.5 °C), rain on about 5 days

China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Xining, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 8.6 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.6 °C)
May: 20.2 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20.2 °C)
Night low
Nov: -6.5 °C (20 °F)20 °F (-6.5 °C)
May: 5.7 °C (42 °F)42 °F (5.7 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 5 (better)
May: 54
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: High
Prices
Nov: Low
May: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 1

November: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

May: Inside Xining's best window: May–Sep.

Xining: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.