Best Time to Visit Xining: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Xining: July, June, August, May.
- Best months for Xining: July, June, August, May.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, August, July.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -18°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 4°C | -13°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 8°C | -6°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 14°C | 0°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 17°C | 5°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 20°C | 9°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 22°C | 11°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 22°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 6°C | 87 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 12°C | -1°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 6°C | -9°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 1°C | -16°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Xining?
The best months are July, June, August, May.
When is the rainy season in Xining?
The wettest months are September, August, July.