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Urumqi Climate by Month

The climate in Urumqi is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Urumqi, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -16°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Urumqi's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 317 mm of precipitation yearly. The climate in Urumqi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 41 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.8 mm of snowfall over 8 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Urumqi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Urumqi in China

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Urumqi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • When is winter in Urumqi?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Urumqi?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Urumqi?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Urumqi?
    May tops the wettest month list with 41 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Urumqi?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Urumqi?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 297 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Urumqi

    Thu   Nov 21
    4°C | -3°C
    N 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    3°C | -3°C
    NW 11 km/h
    6 mm
    almost clear and  chance of rain

    almost clear and chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    -2°C | -6°C
    NW 11 km/h
    7.6 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow