Lanzhou weather
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. Lanzhou sits 1519 m (4,984 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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.
Lanzhou weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lanzhou?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou?
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 Lanzhou?
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 Lanzhou 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).
Lanzhou weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months