AI-generatedYinchuan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 247 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 1,117 m
Climate in Yinchuan
Yinchuan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Yinchuan is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yinchuan
The best time to visit Yinchuan is from April to June and from September 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 August with 50 mm of precipitation.
Yinchuan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yinchuan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 13–25 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Yinchuan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Yinchuan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Yinchuan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 0–5 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 2 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: April – 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, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:0318:18
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 06:46–07:38 · evening 17:43–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:46 · evening 18:35–18:45
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 Yinchuan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Yinchuan in October?
In October, Yinchuan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:03 – 18:18
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Yinchuan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Yinchuan: score 100 against 93. In May, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 21 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yinchuan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January0° · 5.7 h
In January, Yinchuan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in January42February5° · 6.7 h
In February, Yinchuan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in February67March13° · 7.4 h
In March, Yinchuan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in March98April20° · 8.4 h
In April, Yinchuan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in April100May25° · 9.1 h
In May, Yinchuan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in May86June29° · 9.4 h
In June, Yinchuan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in June72July31° · 8.9 h
In July, Yinchuan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in July79August29° · 8.1 h
In August, Yinchuan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in August88September24° · 7.3 h
In September, Yinchuan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in September93October18° · 7.4 h
In October, Yinchuan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in October45November9° · 6.4 h
In November, Yinchuan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in November39December1° · 5.8 h
In December, Yinchuan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yinchuan
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. 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 | 39 | 0° | −12° | 5.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 5° | −8° | 6.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 13° | −1° | 7.4 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 20° | 6° | 8.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| MayMay | 100 | 25° | 12° | 9.1 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 29° | 16° | 9.4 h | 4 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 31° | 19° | 8.9 h | 6 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 29° | 17° | 8.1 h | 7 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 24° | 12° | 7.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 18° | 4° | 7.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 9° | −2° | 6.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 1° | −9° | 5.8 h | 0 | 1 |
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
38.47° N, 106.27° E · 1,117 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Yinchuan
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 7.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Yinchuan, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Yinchuan: 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, Yinchuan has about 3 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Yinchuan
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 and clouds in Yinchuan
How breezy and how cloudy Yinchuan 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 Yinchuan typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Yinchuan: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 and humidity in Yinchuan
How often the day gets hot in Yinchuan (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, Yinchuan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Planning a trip to Yinchuan
Weather for your travel dates
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Yinchuan 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.
Yinchuan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 5.8 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 50 min
- Distance
- 7,750 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.
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Yinchuan compared
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Yinchuan vs Lanzhou
In October Yinchuan has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 86). During the day it is about as warm in Lanzhou as in Yinchuan.
| in October | Yinchuan | Lanzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Yinchuan ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dunhuang20°95
- 2YinchuanThis page18°93
- 3Baoding21°91
- 4Beijing19°91
- 5Tangshan20°91
- 6Pingyao19°89
- 7Shijiazhuang22°89
- 8Tianjin21°89
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Frequently asked questions about Yinchuan
When is the best time to visit Yinchuan?
The best time to visit Yinchuan is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Yinchuan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Yinchuan?
The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yinchuan get?
Yinchuan gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in January there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Yinchuan in?
Yinchuan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yinchuan?
A nonstop flight from London to Yinchuan takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yinchuan?
Yinchuan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 97, summer holidays 77, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 39.