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Gansu, China

Xiahe

Xiahe is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,266 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:44
34.85° N, 103.75° EElevation 2,266 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Xiaheweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low12° / 1°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Xiahe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

121 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 120 km

Weather in Xiahe

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct14°4°
Sun25 Oct16°6°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct7°3°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct14°3°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°5°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°
Fri30 Oct15°3°
Sat31 Oct13°4°1 mm
Sun1 Nov8°3°2 mm
Mon2 Nov10°-1°

When to go to Xiahe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544940425061636453345257
High-2°0°5°12°16°19°20°20°17°12°6°0°
Low-17°-15°-8°-1°4°8°10°9°6°1°-7°-14°
Rain (mm)5723478596121118944973
Wet days135914151715151231

What's on in Xiahe

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

Monuments and museums in Xiahe

All monuments

Nature around Xiahe

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Xiahe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Xiahe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Dahejia 12 km ↘2023 · 130 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 60 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 102 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Xiahe

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

Places near Xiahe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Xiahe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xiahe.
What is the hottest month in Xiahe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Xiahe?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xiahe?
July is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.