Xining in February

5.0out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
-13°CAvg low
2Rainy days (5 mm)
10:39 hDaylight
08:08Sunrise · 18:47 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -13°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (1.1 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 February?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -13°C.

When is the best time to visit Xining?

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