Qinghai Weather Guide
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Province:Qinghai (Chinese: 青海, Pinyin:Qīnghǎi)
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Population :5,390,000
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Area :721,000 square km (278,000 sq mile)
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Overview:Qinghai is located on the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. The top attraction is Qinghai Lake, the largest saltwater lake in China.
The average elevation of Qinghai is over 3000 meters above sea level. Mountain ranges include the Tanggula Mountains and Kunlun Mountains.
The average temperature of Qinghai is approximately -5 to 8°C, with January temperatures ranging from -18 to -7°C and July temperatures ranging from 5 to 21°C. It is also prone to heavy winds as well as sandstorms from February to April.
Qinghai climate
Although Qinghai is located in the wild west, the weather is milder than you would expect. At about 2,275 meters above sea level, Qinghai belongs to a semi-arid climate, characterized by low air pressure, long sunlight hours and little precipitation.
In Qinghai, you can notice the sharp temperature distinctions between day and night.
The best time to visit Qinghai
The best time to travel to Qinghai is is between May and September, an ideal time to distance yourself from the sweltering summer in the eastern part of China.
Qinghai weather record
| Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6° C | -23.1° C | 0.12 cm |
| February | 17.0° C | -20.7° C | 0.22 cm |
| March | 23.1 ° C | -16.3° C | 0.7 cm |
| April | 31.8° C | -8.2° C | 1.9 cm |
| May | 30.7° C | -2.0° C | 4.3 cm |
| June | 31.9° C | 1.5° C | 5.92 cm |
| July | 36.5° C | 5.2° C | 8.82 cm |
| August | 33.5° C | 3.7° C | 7.4 cm |
| September | 29.9° C | -1.1° C | 5.44 cm |
| October | 25.2° C | -11.8° C | 2.05 cm |
| November | 19.3° C | -19.0° C | 0.39 cm | December | 13.3° C | -24.9° C | 0.12 cm |
Qinghai weather forecast
