Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
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
Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Xining, Qinghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
November5°C average high
November is on the cooler side of Xining's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
November4mm average rain
November is one of Xining's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
November7.1 hours average sun
November is below Xining'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.
November46 weather score
November scores above Xining's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.