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Monthly climate in Bagan, Qinghai, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bagan features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -18 °C (-1 °F) and 8 °C (47 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -37 °C (-34 °F) or can rise to as high as 19 °C (67 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 812 mm (32.0 inches) and receives 159 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bagan enjoys an average of 3740 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 21 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Bagan, Qinghai, China §

The warmest months in Bagan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 5 to 8 °C (41 - 47 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -18 to -16 °C (-1 - 4 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bagan experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 251 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Bagan, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum -0°C
(32°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)
Mean maximum -6°C
(22°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 17°C
(64°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Average high -11°C
(12°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -10°C
(13°F)
Daily mean -18°C
(-1°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -7°C
(21°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -18°C
(0°F)
Average low -25°C
(-13°F)		 -23°C
(-8°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)
Mean minimum -33°C
(-28°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -23°C
(-8°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -5°C
(22°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -30°C
(-22°F)		 -33°C
(-27°F)
Minimum -37°C
(-34°F)		 -32°C
(-25°F)		 -30°C
(-22°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -18°C
(1°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -30°C
(-23°F)		 -33°C
(-27°F)		 -35°C
(-31°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Bagan, Qinghai, China §

Bagan usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 23 rainy days and 145 mm (5.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bagan are January, November and December. On average, 13 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Bagan, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15 (0.6) 17 (0.7) 30 (1.2) 36 (1.4) 65 (2.6) 149 (5.9) 121 (4.8) 150 (5.9) 136 (5.4) 68 (2.7) 16 (0.6) 10 (0.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 4 5 9 9 16 24 22 23 23 17 4 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Bagan, Qinghai, China §

The sunniest months in Bagan are April, May and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 18 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bagan: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 4 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Bagan, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 240 286 334 339 355 320 345 327 300 302 289 296
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 9m 10h 57m 11h 58m 13h 1m 13h 55m 14h 21m 14h 7m 13h 21m 12h 21m 11h 18m 10h 23m 9h 55m

Solar UV radiation in Bagan, Qinghai, China §

Bagan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 19, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bagan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Bagan, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 6 9 13 16 19 16 17 16 15 12 9 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Bagan, Qinghai, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Bagan. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Bagan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.