Xining's climate shifts significantly with the seasons. Spring brings mild temperatures, ranging from around 3°C to a high of 8°C in March, with an average of 5°C. Summer months are warm, but not hot, with July highs occasionally reaching up to 20°C and lows staying above freezing. Autumn is cool and dry, with November temperatures often dropping into single digits, sometimes below 0°C. Winters are cold, with January averages ranging from -10°C to -2°C, and occasional snowfall.