AI-generatedJiuquan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,100 h
- Rain a year
- 107 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 1,464 m
Climate in Jiuquan
Jiuquan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year, Jiuquan is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jiuquan
The best time to visit Jiuquan is from April to June and from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 19 mm of precipitation.
Jiuquan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jiuquan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 11–24 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Jiuquan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Jiuquan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 8–23 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Jiuquan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −1–4 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – 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 – June, August – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3518:48
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 07:18–08:11 · evening 18:12–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:18 · evening 19:05–19:15
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 Jiuquan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 5° | −2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Jiuquan in October?
In October, Jiuquan is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 Jiuquan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:35 – 18:48
- 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
- 31 %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 %81 %
- 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 Jiuquan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Jiuquan: score 100 against 89. In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 7 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jiuquan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January−1° · 7.0 h
In January, Jiuquan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °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 Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in January46February4° · 7.7 h
In February, Jiuquan is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °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 Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in February61March11° · 8.2 h
In March, Jiuquan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in March100April19° · 9.1 h
In April, Jiuquan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in April100May24° · 9.8 h
In May, Jiuquan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in May93June28° · 9.8 h
In June, Jiuquan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in June80July30° · 9.3 h
In July, Jiuquan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in July90August29° · 9.1 h
In August, Jiuquan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in August100September23° · 8.9 h
In September, Jiuquan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in September89October16° · 8.6 h
In October, Jiuquan is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in October45November8° · 7.5 h
In November, Jiuquan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °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 Jiuquan.
Jiuquan in November43December0° · 6.8 h
In December, Jiuquan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °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 Jiuquan.
Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (16°). 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 | −2° | −15° | 7.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 4° | −10° | 7.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 11° | −3° | 8.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 19° | 4° | 9.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 9° | 9.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 28° | 14° | 9.8 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 30° | 16° | 9.3 h | 5 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 29° | 14° | 9.1 h | 4 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 23° | 9° | 8.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 16° | 2° | 8.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 8° | −5° | 7.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 0° | −12° | 6.8 h | 1 | 3 |
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
39.74° N, 98.52° E · 1,464 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jiuquan
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 Jiuquan, 77 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 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 Jiuquan: 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, Jiuquan has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jiuquan
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 Jiuquan
How breezy and how cloudy Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan 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 31 % of the sky over Jiuquan: 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 Jiuquan
How often the day gets hot in Jiuquan (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, Jiuquan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Jiuquan
Snow is possible in Jiuquan, 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 Jiuquan.
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 Jiuquan
Weather for your travel dates
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Jiuquan 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.
Jiuquan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- −1 °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
- 7,210 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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Jiuquan vs Jiayuguan
In October Jiuquan has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 84). During the day Jiayuguan is 1 °C cooler than Jiuquan.
| in October | Jiuquan | Jiayuguan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Jiuquan
When is the best time to visit Jiuquan?
The best time to visit Jiuquan is from April to June and from August to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jiuquan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Jiuquan?
The wettest month is July with 19 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jiuquan get?
Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan in?
Jiuquan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jiuquan?
A nonstop flight from London to Jiuquan takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jiuquan?
Jiuquan 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 88, May half-term 99, summer holidays 87, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 43.