Qilian

Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Sheng, China

Unlock Minute-by-Minute Forecast

See exactly when rain will start and stop with a minute-by-minute precipitation nowcast for the next hour.

Current Weather

Mostly Clear

Feels Like:

Min:

Max: 16°

The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 2°C. The coming days will be flurries

Does this forecast seem accurate?

Unlock Historical Data

Compare today's weather with yesterday's data and track temperature trends over time.

Hourly Forecast

11° 13° 14° 16° 15° 14° 13° 12° 11° 10°
70%
70%
70%
60%
60%
5am
6am
7am
8am
9am
10am
11am
12pm
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
5pm
6pm
7pm
8pm
9pm
10pm
11pm
12am
1am
2am
3am
4am
Today
Tomorrow

Daylight Hours

07:11

Sunrise

19:10

Sunset

11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Gibbous

16:33

Moonrise

02:12

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Monday

16°

Tuesday

16°

Wednesday

12°

Thursday

14°

Friday

17°

Saturday

15°

Sunday

12°

Monday

10°

Tuesday

14°

Wednesday

Air Quality Data Available

Upgrade to access real-time air quality data for Qilian.

UV Index

No protection needed
0 Low
Low Extreme

Humidity

77% Humid
Low High

Current stargazing conditions?

See sky darkness, moon phase, and the best viewing window for Qilian.

View stargazing score

Weather in Qilian today, September 21, 2026

Qilian looks damp on September 21, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 34% around 11:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 2°C toward a daytime high of about 16°C. Expect humidity between 41% and 82%, most humid near 23:00. Winds stay light, near 1.9 km/h by 17:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 70% around 15:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 48% near 14:00. Expect visibility near 16.1 km, with poorer spells close to 15.8 km. The sun rises at 07:11 and sets at 19:10, for a total of 11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Qilian on September 21, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 16°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Qilian

How warm does it get in Qilian?

The warmest month in Qilian is July, with average high temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 9°C.

How cold does it get in Qilian?

The coldest month in Qilian is January, with average low temperatures of -25°C. The average temperature during this period is around -17°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Qilian?

The wettest month in Qilian is August, with an average of 166mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Qilian?

The driest month in Qilian is December, with an average of 4mm of precipitation.

View full climate insights for Qilian →

Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)