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Xining

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Xining month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Xining are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -13°C), and August the wettest (about 114 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January0.7-12.848.8
February3.7-9.459.6
March10.1-4.01010.1
April15.00.7349.5
May19.55.8529.7
June22.410.56610.0
July25.013.38910.7
August23.412.91149.4
September19.18.6799.0
October12.61.6428.1
November7.0-5.578.9
December2.1-10.428.8

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What is being reported around Xining

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People and places shaping Xining

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1104

    Recovered by the Song dynasty in 1104, it received the name Xining (meaning "peace in the west") and has been the seat of a prefecture or superior prefecture under that name since that time.

  2. Documented history · 1357

    1357–1419) was born in the 14th century, and on the site of his birthplace the Kumbum Monastery was founded in the late 16th century, establishing Xining as an important religious center for the Gelug School of Buddhists.

  3. Documented history · 1927

    A major earthquake occurred May 22, 1927, measuring at a magnitude of 7.6.

  4. Documented history · 1928

    Xining was the extraterritorial capital of the Koko Nor territory and remained in Gansu until 1928, when it became the provincial capital of the newly established independent province of Qinghai.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Han Youwen

    Salar Muslim General who directed the defense of Xining during Japanese air raids in 1941.

  • Ma Bufang

    Governor who promoted industrialization, modernization and infrastructure projects in Xining in the 1940s.

  • Tsongkhapa

    Founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism (c.1357–1419), born near Xining; Kumbum Monastery was later founded on his birthplace.

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01 · Overview

Xining, in brief

Xining is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Xining took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Xining

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Xining

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Xining

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Xining

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Xining

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08 · Questions

Questions about Xining

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Frequently Asked Questions about Xining

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Xining located and what are its coordinates?

Xining is situated in China at geographic coordinates 36.6255, 101.7574 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Xining?

Xining has a recorded population of approximately 1,677,177 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Xining?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Xining include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Xining?

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