Qinghai, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Qinghai
- Important essentials for Qinghai
- Qinghai in January: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in February: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in March: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in April: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in May: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in June: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in July: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in August: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in September: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in October: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in November: weather and what to pack
- Qinghai in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Qinghai, China
Based on the climate and weather in Qinghai, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Qinghai, China
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Qinghai, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
Qinghai is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness. For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
- Oximeter to check blood oxygen, like this
- Ibuprofen
- Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor before using)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types A, C and I. This one is sufficent for most places, but you should check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Qinghai. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Qigzhi visitors tend to do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Qinghai, China by month
January
January in Qinghai can be bitter cold. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Heated gloves
- Thermal undergarments. Our choice is:
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Thick pajamas
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Insulated boots:
- Neck gaiter/cold weather face mask our favorite
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Coveralls; We love:
- Insulated water bottle
- Fleece for under jacket
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
February
February in Qinghai is unbearably cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Thermal undergarments. We like:
- Insulated water bottle
- Heated gloves
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Neck warmer/cold weather mask our favorite
- Coveralls; We love:
- Fleece for under jacket
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Thick pajamas
- Insulated boots:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Lip balm
March
If you are traveling to Qinghai in March, you will notice that it is frosty. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Thermal undergarments. Our choice is:
- Neck warmer/cold weather mask our favorite
- Fleece for under jacket
- Insulated boots:
- Thick pajamas
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Insulated water bottle
- Coveralls; We love:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Lip balm
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Heated gloves
April
April for Qinghai is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Pajamas
- Lip balm
- Very heavy socks, or heated socks like these
- Fleeces
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Thermal undergarments. Our choice is:
- Coveralls; here are some of the best choices:
- Gloves
- Insulated boots. We use:
- Heavy sweaters:
- Scarf our favorite
May
May in Qinghai can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heavy jacket
- Warm pants or jeans
- Gloves or mittens
- Insulated water bottle
- Lip balm
- Heavy socks, such as:
- Sweaters
- Cold weather footwear
June
If you visit Qinghai during June, you will probably find that it is pretty cool.
Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Fleeces
- Jacket or coat
- Standard footwear
July
If you go to Qinghai in July, you will notice that it is cool. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Light gloves or mittens
- Standard footwear
August
If you vacation in Qinghai during August, you may notice that it is relatively cool.
Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
September
September is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
October
If you go to Qinghai in October, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Thermal undergarments. We love:
- Lip balm
- Heavy sweaters:
- Scarf our favorite
- Coveralls; here are some of our favorites:
- Very heavy socks, or heated socks like these
- Fleeces
- Pajamas
- Insulated boots. We use:
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Gloves
November
November in Qinghai can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C), with several days below 0 F (10+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Light gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
December
Traveling to Qinghai in December, you will notice that it can be bitter cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Insulated boots:
- Heated gloves
- Thick pajamas
- Insulated water bottle
- Fleece for under jacket
- Lip balm
- Neck gaiter/cold weather mask our favorite
- Coveralls; We like:
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Thermal undergarments. Our choice is:
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
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