LiqianLiqian at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Liqian
Spring and autumn offer the most agreeable travel conditions in this inland, arid region.
Spring
April-June · 10-25°C
Mild weather for archaeological visits across Gansu's arid plains.
Autumn
September-October · 12-22°C
Cooler days and clear air suitable for site visits and landscape photography.
Weather & Climate near Liqian
Climate
Liqian's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 71
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyMaySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -20° - -3° | -16° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Acceptable | -17° - 0° | -13° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -10° - 5° | -6° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | -3° - 12° | 2° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 43% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 3° - 17° | 8° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 21° | 14° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 3.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 22° | 15° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 4° - 17° | 10° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | -3° - 11° | 2° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | -11° - 4° | -8° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -17° - -1° | -14° | 1 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Liqian
Liqian lies in Gansu province and is most practically reached from regional centres such as Zhangye or Yinchuan by road. Local travel times vary; coordinate with provincial transport services and tour operators.
Tips for Visiting Liqian
- Investigate local museum collections and Chinese archaeological reports before visiting to understand the contested archaeology and the modern reconstructions.
- Be cautious about sensational coverage-claims linking the site to Roman legions are speculative and debated among scholars.