Best Time to Visit Qilian: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Qilian: December, January, November, February.
- Best months for Qilian: December, January, November, February.
- Peak season is December, January, November. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: August, July, June.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 3.9).
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
When is the best time to visit Qilian?
The best months are December, January, November, February.
When is the rainy season in Qilian?
The wettest months are August, July, June.