Climate Insights for Xihai

Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Sheng, China

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
August
147mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Xihai is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 736mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 147mm of rainfall. Xihai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -13° Min: -21° Feb Max: -2° Average: -10° Min: -19° Mar Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -12° Apr Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -5° May Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Oct Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -7° Nov Max: 0° Average: -7° Min: -14° Dec Max: -5° Average: -13° Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min

Xihai has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 40mm May Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 34mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Xihai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 147mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 142mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Xihai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Xihai, which began on June 21, 2026. Xihai is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -12 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 178mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 56cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -2°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Xihai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C
-5 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
10 cm
Mar
-12 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
23 cm
Apr
-5 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
51 mm
40 cm
May
-1 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
77 mm
38 cm
Jun Current
4 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
118 mm
5 cm
Jul
7 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
7 cm
Oct
-7 °C
6 °C
2 km/h
49 mm
34 cm
Nov
-14 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
15 cm
Dec
-21 °C
-5 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
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