In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xining ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Xining when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xining, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

What are the most popular routes from California to Xining?

The most popular route from California to Xining is San Francisco - Xining Caojiabao. You may also consider Oakland - Xining Caojiabao or San Jose - Xining Caojiabao.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Xining from California?

Most people fly into Xining Caojiabao (XNN) if they book a flight to Xining from California. Caojiabao is conveniently located just 16.9 mi from Xining’s city center.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Xining from California?
Most people fly into Xining Caojiabao (XNN) if they book a flight to Xining from California. Caojiabao is conveniently located just 16.9 mi from Xining’s city center.
What are the most popular routes from California to Xining?
The most popular route from California to Xining is San Francisco - Xining Caojiabao. You may also consider Oakland - Xining Caojiabao or San Jose - Xining Caojiabao.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Xining that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Xining flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Xining?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Xining.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Xining?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Xining by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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