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When to go · Golmud

Golmud in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
High
China overall
Prices
High
China overall

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • GolmudHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 4 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • National Day big impact

    1–7 Oct (Golden Week) · China

    The biggest travel week of the year: sights at capacity, Tiananmen Square decorated with tight security, prices doubled.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall
High
Prices · China overall
High

China overall: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golmud, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 4 (better)

    Jun: 6

  • Crowds

    Oct: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 1

    Jun: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

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

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