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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Golmud in September

Excellent · 94/100
High / low18° / 5°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover26%monthly average
36.41° N, 94.90° EElevation 2,809 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goGolmud · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94September
Best timeJul–Sep
September: high / low18° / 5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Golmud averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 5° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 4.3° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 6.9°.

September scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Golmud.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:23 and sets at 19:50 local time, giving 12 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 66 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%83%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

China's best in September

Where to go in September
Jiuquan
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Jiuquan

Gansu
22°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Jiuquan
Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan

Gansu
21°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Jiayuguan
Qaghiliq
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Qaghiliq

Xinjiang
25°Sep high
2wet days
95score
Qaghiliq
Kizilsu
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Kizilsu

Xinjiang
24°Sep high
3wet days
94score
Kizilsu
·Questions

Golmud in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Golmud?

September scores 94/100 for Golmud, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Golmud in September?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 5°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Golmud in September?

Golmud receives about 6 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 2 days.