Xining in August

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
13Rainy days (86 mm)
13:24 hDaylight
06:35Sunrise · 19:59 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -18° J 4° -13° F 8° -6° M 14° 0° A 17° 5° M 20° 9° J 22° 11° J 22° 11° A 17° 6° S 12° -1° O 6° -9° N 1° -16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-18°C3 mm 1– – 4.9
February 4°C-13°C5 mm 2– – 5.0
March 8°C-6°C16 mm 5– – 5.8
April 14°C0°C30 mm 6– – 6.8
May 17°C5°C55 mm 10– – 7.1
June 20°C9°C65 mm 12– – 7.2
July 22°C11°C81 mm 12– – 7.4
August 22°C11°C86 mm 13– – 7.2
September 17°C6°C87 mm 15– – 6.4
October 12°C-1°C41 mm 9– – 6.0
November 6°C-9°C9 mm 3– – 5.4
December 1°C-16°C2 mm 1– – 5.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Xining in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Xining?

The best months are July, June, August, May.