Simen
Tianshui Shi · China
Simen lies in Gansu, China. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (75°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -10°C (13°F).
The wettest month is July, with rain on about 16 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 11% of places in China.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 2°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 1 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Pressure
- 1032 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:15 / 18:11
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Simen
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -1° | 2° | 8° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 7° | 1° |
| Average low | -10° | -7° | -2° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 3° | -3° | -9° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 4 | 6 | 18 | 45 | 79 | 80 | 112 | 104 | 93 | 49 | 9 | 2 |
| Rain days | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5 | 5 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 | 14.3 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 68 | 69 | 74 | 71 | 65 | 61 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Go score | 31 | 28 | 26 | 46 | 62 | 73 | 70 | 74 | 51 | 35 | 27 | 33 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Simen, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Simen: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Simen: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Chinese Yuan
CNY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 6.668 CNY
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Meal, casual restaurantCN¥76.00≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoCN¥19.00≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)CN¥28.00≈ $4.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CN¥8.80≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmCN¥53.00≈ $8.00
- Public transport ticketCN¥10.00≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCN¥660≈ $99.00
Estimated from China’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 48% of US levels.
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.9 (2013).
How to get to Simen
Nearest airports
- THQTianshui Maijishan AirportTianshui (Maiji)78 km
- LNLLongnan Chengzhou AirportLongnan (Cheng)117 km
- GYUGuyuan Liupanshan AirportGuyuan (Yuanzhou)195 km
- LHWLanzhou Zhongchuan International AirportLanzhou (Yongdeng)245 km
- XNNXining Caojiabao International AirportHaidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)342 km
- XIYXi'an Xianyang International AirportXi'an344 km
Distances
- Beijing1,165 km 20 h 12 · 2 h 09
- Shanghai1,579 km 27 h 22 · 2 h 40
- Chongqing581 km 10 h 05 · 1 h 24
- Chengdu449 km 7 h 47 · 1 h 14
- Guangzhou1,509 km 26 h 09 · 2 h 35
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Hotels in Simen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Simen is June–August.
What is the weather like in Simen in October?
In October, Simen averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 49 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Simen?
July, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Simen?
Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ), about 78 km away.
What power plugs are used in China?
Plug types A, C, I, at 220 V.
What currency is used in China?
Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What is the emergency number in China?
110.
Is China safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Simen most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Simen least crowded?
The quietest months are February–March and November.
When is the best time to visit Simen without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Simen in?
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the population of Simen?
About 27,168.