Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 11°C, sunshine averages 7.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 401mm.

Annual averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
401mm
Annual total
Sun
7.5h
Weather score
45
Mixed avg
Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Xining, Qinghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August21°C average high
August is one of Xining's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August85mm average rain
August is one of Xining's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August8.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than Xining's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August50 weather score
August is one of Xining's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.