Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
24mm
Sun
7h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Xining, Qinghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October12°C average high
October is close to Xining's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October24mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Xining's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October7 hours average sun
October is one of Xining's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October42 weather score
October sits close to Xining's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.