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Yushu, 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 Yushu, Qinghai?
Yushu, Qinghai gets 503 mm of precipitation a year over about 134 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 21°C) and January the coldest (average low -15°C).
Humid continental climate
Yushu, Qinghai has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 2°C in January to 21°C in July. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically July to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -13° | 4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | -2° | 13° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 7° | 20° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | -2° | 13° |
How much rain does Yushu get?
Yushu gets 503 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 134 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 76% of China.
June is the wettest month, with 104 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 22.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 65 days, to February 11, 2025.
Yushu weather by month
Yushu weather in January
In January, Yushu averages a high of 2°C and a low of -15°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 18°C (2007) and the record low is -29°C (2015).
Yushu weather in February
In February, Yushu averages a high of 5°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 17°C (2021) and the record low is -26°C (1977).
Yushu weather in March
In March, Yushu averages a high of 9°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 23°C (1999) and the record low is -19°C (2019).
Yushu weather in April
In April, Yushu averages a high of 13°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 23°C (2004) and the record low is -13°C (1978).
Yushu weather in May
In May, Yushu averages a high of 16°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 26°C (1979) and the record low is -8°C (2022).
Yushu weather in June
In June, Yushu averages a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 104 mm of precipitation over about 22 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 28°C (1984) and the record low is -4°C (1977).
Yushu weather in July
In July, Yushu averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 95 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 29°C (2006) and the record low is -2°C (1976). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yushu weather in August
In August, Yushu averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 30°C (2022) and the record low is -2°C (1971). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yushu weather in September
In September, Yushu averages a high of 18°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 27°C (2011) and the record low is -6°C (1973). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yushu weather in October
In October, Yushu averages a high of 13°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 25°C (1973) and the record low is -12°C (1978).
Yushu weather in November
In November, Yushu averages a high of 8°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 18°C (2020) and the record low is -20°C (1981).
Yushu weather in December
In December, Yushu averages a high of 4°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 15°C (1987) and the record low is -28°C (1995).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yushu
December is the sunniest month in Yushu, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 22%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 36% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yushu is cloudier than 76% of China.
Humidity peaks in October at 76% and is lowest in May at 63%.
First and last freeze in Yushu
The first fall freeze in Yushu typically comes around September 8, and the last spring freeze around June 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 99 days.
Yushu weather records
These records cover YUSHU during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yushu station is 30°C, on August 9, 2022. The coldest is -29°C, on January 10, 2015.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 40 mm of precipitation, on December 31, 2021.
40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Yushu
The most comfortable time to visit is typically July to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -13°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 13°C and lows near -2°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near -2°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15° | 2° | 5.1 mm | 4 | 73% | 46% | 18° | -29° |
| February | -11° | 5° | 4.8 mm | 4 | 72% | 34% | 17° | -26° |
| March | -7° | 9° | 10 mm | 6 | 71% | 35% | 23° | -19° |
| April | -2° | 13° | 20 mm | 10 | 65% | 30% | 23° | -13° |
| May | 2° | 16° | 58 mm | 17 | 63% | 30% | 26° | -8° |
| June | 6° | 19° | 104 mm | 22 | 74% | 22% | 28° | -4° |
| July | 8° | 21° | 95 mm | 19 | 69% | 27% | 29° | -2° |
| August | 7° | 21° | 88 mm | 18 | 67% | 28% | 30° | -2° |
| September | 4° | 18° | 78 mm | 19 | 72% | 27% | 27° | -6° |
| October | -2° | 13° | 34 mm | 12 | 76% | 40% | 25° | -12° |
| November | -9° | 8° | 3.6 mm | 3 | 70% | 53% | 18° | -20° |
| December | -14° | 4° | 2.5 mm | 2 | 67% | 54% | 15° | -28° |
Station: YUSHU, 4 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.
Yushu climate questions
How much rain does Yushu get?
Yushu gets 503 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 134 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yushu?
June is the wettest month in Yushu, with 104 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Yushu have a year?
Yushu has about 134 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 22.
What is the hottest month in Yushu?
July is the warmest month in Yushu, with an average high of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Yushu?
January is the coldest month in Yushu, with an average low of -15°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yushu?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Yushu station is 30°C, set on August 9, 2022. The record low is -29°C, on January 10, 2015.
What is the sunniest month in Yushu?
December is the sunniest month in Yushu, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yushu?
The first fall freeze in Yushu typically comes around September 8. The last spring freeze is around June 1.
What is the best time to visit Yushu?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically July to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.