Urumqi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 31°C (88°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in January.
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 317 mm (12 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from June to April. The most sunshine falls in May, with an average of 9.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Urumqi
In Urumqi, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July to a very cold -7°C (19°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -16°C (3°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Urumqi
Urumqi's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 317 mm (12 in) of precipitation yearly. The climate in Urumqi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.8 mm (0.3 in) of snowfall over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Urumqi Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Urumqi
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Urumqi by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Urumqi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Urumqi
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February and December and highest during April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Urumqi 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
