AI-generatedJiayuguan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,100 h
- Rain a year
- 140 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 1,635 m
Climate in Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year, Jiayuguan is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jiayuguan
The best time to visit Jiayuguan is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to October. The wettest month is July with 25 mm of precipitation.
Jiayuguan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jiayuguan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 10–23 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Jiayuguan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Jiayuguan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 7–22 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Jiayuguan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −3–3 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3618:49
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:19–08:12 · evening 18:13–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:19 · evening 19:06–19:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jiayuguan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Jiayuguan in October?
In October, Jiayuguan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:36 – 18:49
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Jiayuguan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Jiayuguan: score 100 against 84. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.9 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 17 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jiayuguan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January−3° · 7.0 h
In January, Jiayuguan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in January46February3° · 7.7 h
In February, Jiayuguan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in February56March10° · 8.2 h
In March, Jiayuguan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in March98April18° · 9.1 h
In April, Jiayuguan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in April99May23° · 9.8 h
In May, Jiayuguan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in May99June27° · 9.8 h
In June, Jiayuguan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in June85July29° · 9.3 h
In July, Jiayuguan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in July95August28° · 9.1 h
In August, Jiayuguan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in August100September22° · 8.9 h
In September, Jiayuguan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in September84October15° · 8.6 h
In October, Jiayuguan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in October45November7° · 7.5 h
In November, Jiayuguan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in November43December−1° · 6.8 h
In December, Jiayuguan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jiayuguan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | −3° | −16° | 7.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 3° | −11° | 7.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 10° | −4° | 8.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 18° | 3° | 9.1 h | 3 | 9 |
| MayMay | 99 | 23° | 8° | 9.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 27° | 13° | 9.8 h | 4 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 29° | 15° | 9.3 h | 6 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 28° | 13° | 9.1 h | 5 | 24 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 22° | 8° | 8.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 15° | 1° | 8.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 7° | −6° | 7.5 h | 2 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | −1° | −14° | 6.8 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
39.81° N, 98.29° E · 1,635 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jiayuguan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Jiayuguan, 77 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Jiayuguan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jiayuguan has about 2 rainy days with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jiayuguan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Jiayuguan
How breezy and how cloudy Jiayuguan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jiayuguan typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Jiayuguan: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Jiayuguan
How often the day gets hot in Jiayuguan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jiayuguan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Jiayuguan
Snow is possible in Jiayuguan, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Jiayuguan.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jiayuguan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- −2 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,190 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Jiayuguan vs Jiuquan
In October Jiuquan has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 84). During the day Jiuquan is 1 °C warmer than Jiayuguan.
| in October | Jiayuguan | Jiuquan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Jiayuguan
When is the best time to visit Jiayuguan?
The best time to visit Jiayuguan is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jiayuguan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Jiayuguan?
The wettest month is July with 25 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jiayuguan get?
Jiayuguan gets around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Jiayuguan in?
Jiayuguan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jiayuguan?
A nonstop flight from London to Jiayuguan takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jiayuguan?
Jiayuguan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 99, summer holidays 92, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 43.