When to go · Golmud
Golmud in November
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- GolmudHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -9 °C (16 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 16 °F (-9 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Low
- Prices · China overall
- Low
China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golmud, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Nov: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 3 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jun: 0
November: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
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