Lanzhou weather and climate in 2024
Day
1 °C
Night
-12 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
2 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
50 %
Day
1 °C
Night
-12 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
2 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
50 %
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Weather overview
Lanzhou (China) in general has a mild continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 1 °C (34 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in July. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 16 °C (61 °F), the lowest in January with -12 °C (10 °F). The driest month is December with just 0 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 12 days of rain.
January weather
The dry season continues this month in Lanzhou. The night temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is -12 °C (10 °F), and the day temperature reaches its minimum too in this month.
February weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed in Lanzhou, and the night temperature starts to rise too, its value is -8 °C (18 °F). The dry season is close to its peak. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 7 hours. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed in February.
March weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F) in Lanzhou, and the night temperature continues to rise too, the value of this measure is -1 °C (30 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 3 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value being 9 mm (0.36 in). The ongoing dry season is noticeable.
April weather
The tourist season slowly starts in Lanzhou. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, with its value being 19 mm (0.75 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 5 °C (41 °F). The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, the value of this measure is 3.
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 24 °C (75 °F) in Lanzhou, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 10 °C (50 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well, with its value of 41 mm (1.60 in). The tourist season is taking place this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 8 hours.
June weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 27 °C (81 °F) in Lanzhou, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 14 °C (57 °F). The tourist season continues. The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 9 days. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, its value is 8 hours. The day length is on its maximum in June.
July weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Lanzhou. The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 29 °C (84 °F), and the night temperature reaches its maximum too, with its value of 16 °C (61 °F). The number of rainy days is on its maximum, its value is 12 days, while the rainfall amount starts to rise in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in July.
August weather
The tourist season continues in Lanzhou. The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 70 mm (2.74 in). The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 27 °C (81 °F), and the night temperature descent's start could be observed too, with its value being 15 °C (59 °F).
September weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Lanzhou. The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 22 °C (72 °F), and the night temperature continues to descent too. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 11 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well, with its value being 49 mm (1.91 in). The humidity is on its maximum in September.
October weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 16 °C (60 °F) in Lanzhou, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too. The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 25 mm (0.97 in), and the number of rainy days continues to descent too, its value is 6 days. The wind speed reaches its minimum in this month.
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 9 °C (48 °F) in Lanzhou, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is -4 °C (24 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 2 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value being 5 mm (0.19 in). The dry season slowly starts in November.
December weather
The number of rainy days is on its minimum, its value is 0 days in Lanzhou, and the minimum of the rainfall amount is observable as well, with its value being 2 mm (0.08 in). The descent of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 2 °C (36 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well. The day length is on its minimum in this month. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value being 6 hours.
FAQs
What level of humidity is to expect in February in Lanzhou?
In Lanzhou in February, expect humidity around 47 %.
How windy is it in Lanzhou in March?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Lanzhou in March is 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
How many hours of sun to expect in Lanzhou in April?
In Lanzhou in April, you can expect around 7 hours of sunshine.
What is the average number of rainy days in May in Lanzhou?
In Lanzhou in May, we can expect 8 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.8 days of the week, or in general - 26 % days.
Is it hot in Lanzhou in June?
In Lanzhou in June, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is July part of the wet season in Lanzhou?
No, there is no wet season in July in Lanzhou - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
Is August a good month to visit Lanzhou?
There are good conditions for visiting in August in Lanzhou. The temperature during the day will be nice 27 °C (81 °F). The temperature of 15 °C (59 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the temperature in Lanzhou during the day in September?
In September in Lanzhou, the average daily temperatures will be 22 °C (72 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
What is the air temperature in Lanzhou in November at night?
The average night temperature in November in Lanzhou is -4 °C (24 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
Is December part of the dry season in Lanzhou?
Yes, there is a dry season in Lanzhou in December with just 0 days during the month being rainy.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.