Yinchuan
City in China
Yinchuan is a city in China with a population of 2859074 in 2020. Located 891 km from Beijing, it draws visitors with the Western Xia mausoleums (UNESCO) and the Helan Mountains.
What to see
Travelers visiting Yinchuan can explore natural and historical landmarks. The area features the Helan Mountains alongside the Western Xia mausoleums (UNESCO).
When to go
The city experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. January brings daily highs of 1 °C and lows of -12 °C with 2 mm of rain on about 0 days. February has highs of 5 °C and lows of -8 °C with 3 mm of rain on about 1 days. March sees highs of 11 °C and lows of -3 °C with 6 mm of rain on about 1 days. April warms to highs of 19 °C and lows of 3 °C with 10 mm of rain on about 3 days. May reaches highs of 25 °C and lows of 10 °C with 24 mm of rain on about 4 days. June brings highs of 28 °C and lows of 15 °C with 26 mm of rain on about 6 days. July is the warmest month with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C with 40 mm of rain on about 7 days. August has highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C with 44 mm of rain on about 9 days. September cools to highs of 23 °C and lows of 11 °C with 26 mm of rain on about 7 days. October records highs of 17 °C and lows of 4 °C with 10 mm of rain on about 4 days. November drops to highs of 9 °C and lows of -4 °C with 3 mm of rain on about 2 days. December has highs of 2 °C and lows of -9 °C with 1 mm of rain on about 0 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) in Yinchuan, China, located 23 km away.
Top sights in Yinchuan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 4 | -4 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 40 | 44 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Yinchuan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.