Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
September verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
6.1h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Lanzhou, Gansu, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
September21°C average high
September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
September52mm average rain
September sits near Lanzhou's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
September6.1 hours average sun
September is below Lanzhou's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
September49 weather score
September scores below Lanzhou's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.