When to go · Golmud
Golmud in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- GolmudHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golmud, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
June: Inside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
Golmud: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings