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Gansu, China

Maqu

Maqu is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,599 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now4°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time05:28
35.95° N, 106.99° EElevation 1,599 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Maquweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low13° / 3°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Maqu at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

116 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Maqu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
4°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct11°4°4.5 mm
Mon26 Oct9°3°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct11°0°
Wed28 Oct10°1°
Thu29 Oct15°3°
Fri30 Oct15°-1°
Sat31 Oct7°4°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov9°1°
Mon2 Nov14°-3°
Tue3 Nov13°-1°

When to go to Maqu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544843707573656865535056
High0°3°9°16°21°24°26°24°19°13°7°2°
Low-11°-8°-4°2°8°13°15°14°9°3°-4°-8°
Rain (mm)57172948701051167737103
Wet days234589121212731

What's on in Maqu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Maqu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Lingzhixiang 29 km ↖1970 · 132 km
5.0Guyuan 6 km ↖1989 · 70 km

Towns and villages around Maqu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Maqu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maqu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maqu.
What is the hottest month in Maqu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Maqu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maqu?
August is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.