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Yining Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Yining experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to very cold weather. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Yining is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a very cold 2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 358 mm, Yining maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Yining, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 47 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 18 mm over 8 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Yining Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Yining, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Yining

Sun   Dec 22
-5°C | -13°C
W 2 m/s
5.6 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

Mon   Dec 23
-5°C | -17°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-4°C | -14°C
SE 1 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Yining in China

During the months of April and May 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Yining?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yining?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yining?
    May tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yining?
    January is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yining?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 321 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.