Go to Xinjiang in China
In Xinjiang you get to see a mix of East and Central Asia. An experience that you might want to add to your bucket list. You can travel through the province as if you are following an ancient silk route.
Xinjiang Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Xinjiang is a region in China. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Xinjiang over the year. What is the best time to visit Xinjiang?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Xinjiang over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Xinjiang in January
In January the weather in Xinjiang is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -7°C (19°F) in Urumqi to 2°C (36°F) in Yining. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Xinjiang. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Xinjiang in February
In February the weather in Xinjiang ranges from less favorable in Urumqi to mixed in Kashgar. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Urumqi with -2°C (28°F) to low in Turfan with 6°C (43°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Xinjiang in June
In June the weather in Xinjiang ranges from very good in Yining to excellent in Urumqi. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Urumqi with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Xinjiang in July
In July the weather in Xinjiang is generally very good. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Urumqi with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 38°C (100°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Xinjiang. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Xinjiang in August
In August the weather in Xinjiang ranges from very good in Urumqi to excellent in Kashgar. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Urumqi with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in August here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Xinjiang in December
In December the weather in Xinjiang is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Urumqi with -4°C (25°F) to low in Yining with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Xinjiang in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Go to Xinjiang in China
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Go to Xinjiang in China
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