Qinghai weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Qinghai, China. Like most weather services, we show Qinghai at one spot: Xining, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and -2°C (28°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–AugOff season Nov–Mar
About Xining weather
Is it raining in Xining right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and -2° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Xining this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–13° and lows of -3–0°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Xining lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Xining?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Qinghai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Qinghai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Qinghai is Apr–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in January to 24°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Qinghai?
August is the wettest month, with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Qinghai?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -15°C (5°F).
Does Qinghai have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 108 mm (4.3 in).
Qinghai weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Xining), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Qinghai
Weather can differ a lot within Qinghai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xining | Apr–Aug | None | 0–24°C | 504 mm |
| Nianbo | May–Aug | None | -2–23°C | 472 mm |
| Yushu | Jul–Aug | None | -4–17°C | 533 mm |
| Qiaotou | May–Aug | None | -2–21°C | 522 mm |
| Tongren | Jun–Aug | None | -3–19°C | 549 mm |
| Lushar | Apr–Aug | None | 0–24°C | 504 mm |
| Duoba | Jun–Aug | None | -4–19°C | 502 mm |
| Maqin County | Jul–Aug | None | -6–15°C | 581 mm |
| Qabqa | Jun–Aug | None | -6–19°C | 451 mm |
| Haomen | Jun–Aug | None | -7–17°C | 487 mm |
| Guōlèmùdé | May–Sep | None | -1–26°C | 70 mm |
| Qingshizui | Jun–Aug | None | -6–17°C | 488 mm |