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Golmud Climate Information
Golmud has a plateau continental climate, with cool summer. The difference in temperature between day and night is big. The annual average temperature is 4.3 Degree Celsius. The highest temperature recorded in history is 35 Degree Celsius and the lowest temperature is minus 33.6 Degree Celsius. The average annual rainfall is only 41.5 mm. The annual average sunshine is 3,358 hours. In general, Golmud has adequate solar and heat resources.
The best time to visit Golmud is from July to September. Summer is the peak travel season because train travelers to Tibet always choose to stop at Golumd for a few days to allow themselves to adjust to the high altitude before they eventually enter Tibet, and the best time to visit Tibet is summer, from May to October, to be specific. Weather is dry and cold for the rest of the year.
