Qilian in August
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Very wet: about 24 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
24Rainy days (151 mm)
13:29 hDaylight
06:39Sunrise · 20:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Very wet: about 24 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C | -27°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | -7°C | -26°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | -5°C | -22°C | 19 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 1°C | -13°C | 36 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| May | 6°C | -5°C | 76 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.2 |
| June | 11°C | 0°C | 125 mm | 21 | – | – | 4.2 |
| July | 13°C | 3°C | 157 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.7 |
| August | 13°C | 2°C | 151 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.6 |
| September | 9°C | -3°C | 106 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.1 |
| October | 2°C | -13°C | 34 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| November | -4°C | -21°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | -8°C | -25°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Qilian in August?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Qilian?
The best months are December, January, November, February.