Qinghai weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Qinghai: highs of 0°C (31°F) and about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -15°C (5°F) and cloud cover 48% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 3°C (38°F) and 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Xining, the largest city in Qinghai. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Qinghai?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Qinghai. For better conditions, consider Apr–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Qinghai in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 3 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Qinghai in January?
Days average 0°C (31°F) and nights -15°C (5°F).
Qinghai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C (31°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 3 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (38°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 3 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (47°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 9 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (59°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 23 mm | 64% | best |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm | 73% | best |
| July | 24°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm | 67% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 108 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm | 71% | fair |
| October | 12°C (54°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 27 mm | 59% | fair |
| November | 6°C (42°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 6 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
| December | 1°C (33°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 2 mm | 41% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Qinghai in January
Weather can differ a lot within Qinghai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xining | 0°C (31°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Yushu | -4°C (24°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Qiaotou | -2°C (28°F) | -16°C (2°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Tongren | -3°C (26°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Duoba | -4°C (24°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Maqin County | -6°C (20°F) | -20°C (-5°F) | 5 mm | fair |
| Qabqa | -6°C (22°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Qingshizui | -6°C (21°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 2 mm | fair |