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Lanzhou

City · Gansu, 🇨🇳 China
Population 4,359,446
Area 191 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.lanzhou.gov.cn
Lanzhou

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Lanzhou Essentials

Lanzhou's identity centers on the Yellow River and its culinary heritage. This list features the historic Zhongshan Bridge, the first permanent bridge over the river, alongside cultural venues like the Gansu Theater. Gastronomy is represented by authentic beef noodle shops and traditional snack stalls. Modern retail hubs like Wanda Plaza and Guofang Department Store offer contemporary shopping, while the Polar Ocean World provides an indoor aquatic experience in this inland city.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–12°
  • -7° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -11°–16°
  • -4° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–23°
  • 0° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 16°) · extremes -1°–29°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–32°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 31° · extremes 14°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 30° · extremes 13°–36°
  • 16° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–32°
  • 12° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–26°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–19°
  • 0° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -11°–12°
  • -6° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Zhongshan Bridge
Drive
Gansu Theater
Drive
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