Xining City
Xining City is the capital of Qinghai Province and has rich natural landscapes and profound cultural heritage. The city is famous for its magnificent Qinghai Lake, the magical Chaka Salt Lake and the ancient Kumbum Monastery. Visitors can experience the splendor of nature and the richness of history here.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Xining City throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 4.3–12.7°C, dry climate, large temperature difference, abundant sunshine, and gradually increasing rainfall. Common activities: Spring outings, excursions, and flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing; pay attention to keeping warm due to large temperature differences between morning and evening.
Summer (June–August): Average 15.8–17.9°C, warm climate, long sunshine hours, more rainfall, and moderate humidity. Common activities: Mountain climbing, camping, and appreciating the plateau scenery. Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved clothing, comfortable and breathable pants, and sunscreen is essential.
Autumn (September–November): Average 7.1–13.1°C, cool and dry climate, large temperature difference between day and night, and decreased rainfall. Common activities: Autumn scenery viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing; warm clothing is needed.
Winter (December–February): Average -5.7–-4.0°C, cold and dry climate, and very little rainfall. Common activities: Skiing and experiencing the plateau's ice and snow scenery. Recommended clothing: Heavy down jackets, warm hats, scarves, and gloves for cold protection.
Weather in Xining City
Annual average temperature: approx. 6.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 521 mm / Summer humidity: 40%–60% / Rainiest month: August
Xining City weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -5.7°C | -4°C | 4.3°C | 8.2°C | 12.7°C | 15.8°C | 17.9°C | 17.8°C | 13.1°C | 7.1°C | 1.6°C | -5.5°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0.3 | 7 | 4.2 | 34 | 42.3 | 53 | 91 | 148.7 | 98.7 | 37 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
7-day weather forecast for Xining City
| Date | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Smoky haze |  Sunny |  Cloudy | Cloudy |  Overcast |  Moderate snow | Sunny |
| High | 9.8°C | 10.3°C | 7.8°C | 3.2°C | 1.7°C | -1.5°C | -3.4°C |
| Low | -1.7°C | -1.7°C | -0.6°C | -2.3°C | -3.7°C | -6.7°C | -9.5°C |
