Gansu weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gansu, China. Like most weather services, we show Gansu at one spot: Lanzhou, its largest city. At 6:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 2°C (36°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 73%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Lanzhou weather
Is it raining in Lanzhou right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 2° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lanzhou this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–15° and lows of 2–3°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Lanzhou lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lanzhou?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Gansu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gansu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gansu is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gansu?
August is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gansu?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Gansu have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 86 mm (3.4 in).
Gansu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lanzhou), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Gansu
Weather can differ a lot within Gansu: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou | Apr–Sep | None | 0–27°C | 432 mm |
| Qingyang | Apr–Jun | None | 2–30°C | 594 mm |
| Tianshui | Apr–Sep | None | 2–28°C | 575 mm |
| Wuwei | Apr–Sep | None | -2–28°C | 291 mm |
| Zhangye | Apr–Sep | None | -2–29°C | 172 mm |
| Pingliang | Apr–Jul, Sep | None | 1–28°C | 569 mm |
| Jiuquan | May–Sep | None | -3–27°C | 143 mm |
| Dingxi | Apr–Sep | None | 0–26°C | 496 mm |
| Baiyin | Apr–Oct | None | 0–29°C | 337 mm |
| Linxia Chengguanzhen | Apr–Sep | None | 0–24°C | 531 mm |
| Jiayuguan | Apr–Oct | None | -2–32°C | 109 mm |
| Jinchang | Apr–Oct | None | -1–32°C | 186 mm |
Cities and towns in Gansu
- Lanzhou
- Qingyang
- Tianshui
- Wuwei
- Zhangye
- Pingliang
- Jiuquan
- Dingxi
- Baiyin
- Linxia Chengguanzhen
- Jiayuguan
- Jinchang
- Dunhuang
- Gangu Chengguanzhen
- Xinxing
- Xingguo
- Luomen
- Longnan
- Laojunmiao
- Beidao
- Pan’an
- Chengxian Chengguanzhen
- Wushan
- Zhangjiachuan
- Hezuo
- Lixian
- Yongqing
- Yanguan
- Mali
- Anyuan
- Huixian Chengguanzhen
- Shili
- Longshan
- Jinshan
- Hanyuan
- Tange
- Guojia
- Liufeng
- Wuying
- Lianhua
- Heba
- Anfu
- Tanchang Chengguanzhen
- Baliwan
- Wenxian Chengguanzhen
- Yebao
- Luoyu
- Anhua
- Xichuan
- Shiqiao
- Majie
- Hadapu Zhen
- Hanwang
- Dashi
- Kuanchuan
- Liangshui
- Simen
- Zhongshan
- Jiangxi
- Zuitai
- Weidian
- Yuanyang
- Luotang
- Longcheng
- Xiyu
- Shandan
- Changdao
- Xingfeng
- Luhe
- Fujia
- Wangpu
- Gongmen
- Lintan Chengguanzhen
- Labuleng
- Shibao
- Wangyin
- Yongxing
- Xiejiawan
- Maguan
- Zhouqu Chengguanzhen
- Paosha
- Dayang
- Shawan
- Liuping
- Qiaotou
- Hongbao
- Xincheng
- Baijiawan
- Chengjiao
- Xinglong
- Lichuan Zhen
- Zhongzhai
- Waina
- Jiangluo
- Jiaogong
- Suhe
- Qianhu
- Shaoyu
- Wenquan
- Yongping
- Gaolou
- Longlin
- Baiguan
- Xiaochuan
- Baihe
- Wangyao
- Nima
- Liulin
- Dongjiang
- Lixin
- Muhe
- Xigaoshan
- Jutou
- Jifeng
- Puchi
- Bikou
- Yunshan
- Zhongba
- Dazhuang
- Maying
- Hualin
- Dianga
- Yùmén
- Baituo
- Yulong
- Guochuan
- Xiping