Yinchuan Weather & Seasons - Best Time to Visit Yinchuan
Yinchuan, located in the central part of Ningxia Plain, enjoys a temperate continental climate featured in dry winter and hot summer. It has four distinctive seasons, but cold season is long and the warm season is short. With annual sunshine of about 2,800 ~ 3,000 hours, Yinchuan is one of China’s regions with the most solar radiation of sunshine hours. The average temperature of Yinchuan is around 10.6°C. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 32°C and the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 0°C. It has a large daily temperature difference and annual temperature difference. The average annual precipitation is about 200 mm, and the frost period is about 185 days.
Best Time to Visit Yinchuan
The most recommended visiting time is from May to October, and May, June, September and October are the best. The experience of visiting the historical and cultural attractions in Yinchuan are not influenced by weather, but the climate is much more comfortable in the recommended months. If you visit Yinchuan in summer, you will get a great chance to taste some fresh and juicy fruits.
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Yinchuan Seasons to Go
Yinchuan Weather in Spring (March, April, May)
❀ Temperature: -1°C ~ 25°C, windy, gradually getting warm
It is still cold in early spring, and s and storms might occur in early spring as well. In April and May, the temperature gradually rises and air becomes much better. With an average temperature of 13°C, May is one of the best months to travel Yinchuan.
• What to Wear & Pack:
Yinchuan in spring has a sharp temperature difference. It is cool or even hot in the daytime while cold at night. So both spring coat and summer shirt are needed.
Yinchuan Spring
Yinchuan Weather in March
- Max Temperature: 12°C
- Min Temperature: -1°C
- Rainfall: 3.4 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- Sunrise: 7:16am-7:46am
- Sunset: 7:25pm-8:39pm
Yinchuan Weather in April
- Max Temperature: 6°C
- Min Temperature: 20°C
- Rainfall: 9.6 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- UV Index: 6
- Sunrise: 6:48am-7:15am
- Sunset: 7:39pm-7:52pm
Yinchuan Weather in May
- Max Temperature: 11°C
- Min Temperature: 25°C
- Rainfall: 24 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- UV Index: 8
- Sunrise: 6:34am-6:48am
- Sunset: 7:53pm-8:08pm
Yinchuan Weather in Summer (June, July, August)
☂ Temperature: 16°C ~ 31°C, hot
Summer is the hottest season, but it is also a nice season the travel Yinchuan. The highest temperature is above 30° in July, but you will feel rather cool at night. If you visit Yinchuan in summer, you will get a good opportunity to savor some sweet fruits, including watermelons, grapes, pears and jujube.
• What to Wear & Pack:
Regular breathable summer outfit such as T-shirt, blouse, skirt, and sneakers. Sunscreen cream, sunhat, and sunglasses are very important and necessary. It is also recommended to bring an extra coat for the cool night.
Yinchuan Summer
Yinchuan Weather in June
- Max Temperature: 29°C
- Min Temperature: 16°C
- Rainfall: 37 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- UV Index: 9
- Sunrise: 6:33am-6:37am
- Sunset: 8:08pm-8:16pm
Yinchuan Weather in July
- Max Temperature: 31°C
- Min Temperature: 18°C
- Rainfall: 54.4 mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 6:37am-6:51am
- Sunset: 8:08pm-8:16pm
Yinchuan Weather in August
- Max Temperature: 29°CF
- Min Temperature: 17°C
- Rainfall: 58.7 mm
- Rainy Days: 3 days
- Sunrise: 6:51am-7:03am
- Sunset: 7:53pm-7:43pm
Yinchuan Weather in Autumn (Sept., Oct., Nov)
☀ Temperature: -3°C ~ 23°C, chilly day with fine weather
The temperature becomes drop in autumn, but it also comes the best time to travel. When it comes to November, it is as cold as winter and the lowest temperature can be below 0°C. There is still not much rainfall, which makes it more convenient for outdoors activities.
• What to Wear & Pack:
It is recommended to wear long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, thin sweaters, windbreakers, and jackets in September. In October, you need to prepare sweater and down jackets. If you are going to visit Yinchuan in November, you should prepare winter outfits.
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Yinchuan Autumn
Yinchuan Weather in September
- Max Temperature: 23°C
- Min Temperature: 12°C
- Rainfall: 37.4mm
- Rainy Days: 2 days
- Sunrise: 7:05am-7:14am
- Sunset: 7:11pm-7:40pm
Yinchuan Weather in October
- Max Temperature: 18°C
- Min Temperature: 5°C
- Rainfall: 18.5 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- UV Index: 3
- Sunrise: 7:15am-7:23am
- Sunset: 6:52pm-7:10pm
Yinchuan Weather in November
- Max Temperature: 8°C
- Min Temperature: -3°C
- Rainfall: 7.2 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- Sunrise: 7:30am-7:50am
- Sunset: 6:33pm-6:43pm
Yinchuan Weather in Winter (Dec., Jan., Feb.)
☃ Temperature: -12°C ~ 5°C, very cold and dry
Yinchuan in winter is extremely cold, especially in December and January. There is little rainfall and it has a large temperature difference. So even in February when the temperature in the daytime climbs up a little, it is still cold at night. You may meet some snow days in winter. Besides, it’s the off-season of traveling Yinchuan, there will be much fewer tourists in the attractions.
• What to Wear & Pack:
Winter coats, gloves, scarfs, leather jackets, down coats, woolen hats, sweaters, thermal clothes, etc. You can take some facial cream and hand cream to protect your skin from the dry weather.
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Yinchuan Winter
Yinchuan Weather in December
- Max Temperature: 1°C
- Min Temperature: -10°C
- Rainfall: 0.8mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- UV Index: 1
- Sunrise: 7:50am-8:01am
- Sunset: 6:33pm-6:44pm
Yinchuan Weather in January
- Max Temperature: -1°C
- Min Temperature: -12°C
- Rainfall: 1.5 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 Day
- Sunrise: 8:06am-8:08am
- Sunset: 6:45pm-7:07pm
Yinchuan Weather in February
- Max Temperature: 5°C
- Min Temperature: -8°C
- Rainfall: 3.4 mm
- Rainy Days: 1 day
- UV Index: 2
- Sunrise: 7:47am-8:06am
- Sunset: 7:07pm-7:24pm
How to Plan A Yinchuan Tour
How to Get to Yinchuan: It is easy to take a flight to Yinchuan from Beijing (2.5h), Shanghai (about 3h), Xian (about 1.5 h), Guangzhou (about 3 h), Shenzhen (about 3.5h), Chengdu (about 1.5 h), Chongqing (about 2h), etc.
Best Time to Visit Yinchuan: May to October is the best time to visit Yinchuan. It is cold in late autumn and winter (November ~ next February) and rather windy in early and mid-spring (March and April).
Generally, a classic Yinchuan tour takes 3 days, and you can appreciate the amazing culture of the Western Xia Dynasty as well and the featured exotic charm quite different from the major cities in China. On your arrival day, take a short visit to the landmarks in Yinchuan City, such as Haibao Pagoda, Drum Tower, China-Arab Axis, etc. Then, spend a full day admiring the rich culture and art Ningxia in the Western Xia Imperial Tombs and the Rock Painting of Helan Mountain. Of course, you won’t miss one of the top wineries where a cup of wine is offered. Before leaving, get an excellent view of Yinchuan in Ningxia Museum and visit the underground tunnels in Shuidong Cave in half a day.
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