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Tongren, Qinghai Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Tongren, Qinghai?
Tongren, Qinghai gets 583 mm of precipitation a year over about 129 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 21°C) and January the coldest (average low -17°C).
Humid continental climate
Tongren, Qinghai has mild summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 2°C in January to 21°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -15° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | -3° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 7° | 19° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | -2° | 12° |
How much rain does Tongren get?
Tongren gets 583 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 129 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 74% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 119 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 17.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 42 days, to January 22, 2022.
Tongren weather by month
Tongren weather in January
In January, Tongren averages a high of 2°C and a low of -17°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 17°C (2006) and the record low is -28°C (1993).
Tongren weather in February
In February, Tongren averages a high of 4°C and a low of -13°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 18°C (2009) and the record low is -27°C (2008).
Tongren weather in March
In March, Tongren averages a high of 8°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 23°C (2007) and the record low is -23°C (1976).
Tongren weather in April
In April, Tongren averages a high of 13°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1998) and the record low is -17°C (1970).
Tongren weather in May
In May, Tongren averages a high of 16°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 27°C (1993) and the record low is -10°C (1982).
Tongren weather in June
In June, Tongren averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 83 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 28°C (2022) and the record low is -3°C (1977). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tongren weather in July
In July, Tongren averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 119 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 31°C (2000) and the record low is 0°C (1984).
Tongren weather in August
In August, Tongren averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 99 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 30°C (2022) and the record low is -1°C (1991). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tongren weather in September
In September, Tongren averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 28°C (1995) and the record low is -6°C (1986).
Tongren weather in October
In October, Tongren averages a high of 12°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 24°C (1973) and the record low is -15°C (1978).
Tongren weather in November
In November, Tongren averages a high of 7°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (2020) and the record low is -21°C (1972).
Tongren weather in December
In December, Tongren averages a high of 3°C and a low of -15°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 14°C (2002) and the record low is -28°C (1975).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tongren
November is the sunniest month in Tongren, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 23%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tongren is cloudier than 63% of China.
Humidity peaks in September at 74% and is lowest in January at 32%.
First and last freeze in Tongren
The first fall freeze in Tongren typically comes around September 18, and the last spring freeze around May 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 111 days.
Tongren weather records
These records cover HEZUO during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Tongren station is 31°C, on July 25, 2000. The coldest is -28°C, on December 28, 1991.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 84 mm of precipitation, on July 6, 1996.
46 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Tongren
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -15°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near -3°C.
Summer (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near -2°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17° | 2° | 12 mm | 4 | 32% | 56% | 17° | -28° |
| February | -13° | 4° | 12 mm | 6 | 36% | 45% | 18° | -27° |
| March | -7° | 8° | 17 mm | 9 | 40% | 38% | 23° | -23° |
| April | -2° | 13° | 36 mm | 11 | 54% | 37% | 29° | -17° |
| May | 2° | 16° | 74 mm | 15 | 60% | 33% | 27° | -10° |
| June | 6° | 18° | 83 mm | 17 | 68% | 23% | 28° | -3° |
| July | 8° | 21° | 119 mm | 17 | 69% | 39% | 31° | 0° |
| August | 7° | 20° | 99 mm | 16 | 73% | 30% | 30° | -1° |
| September | 4° | 17° | 77 mm | 16 | 74% | 30% | 28° | -6° |
| October | -1° | 12° | 42 mm | 12 | 71% | 35% | 24° | -15° |
| November | -9° | 7° | 9.4 mm | 4 | 45% | 62% | 21° | -21° |
| December | -15° | 3° | 1.8 mm | 2 | 37% | 59% | 14° | -28° |
Station: HEZUO, 99 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tongren climate questions
How much rain does Tongren get?
Tongren gets 583 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 129 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tongren?
July is the wettest month in Tongren, with 119 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Tongren have a year?
Tongren has about 129 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Tongren?
July is the warmest month in Tongren, with an average high of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Tongren?
January is the coldest month in Tongren, with an average low of -17°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tongren?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Tongren station is 31°C, set on July 25, 2000. The record low is -28°C, on December 28, 1991.
What is the sunniest month in Tongren?
November is the sunniest month in Tongren, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Tongren?
The first fall freeze in Tongren typically comes around September 18. The last spring freeze is around May 30.
What is the best time to visit Tongren?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.