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Xinjiang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Xinjiang can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Xinjiang. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Xinjiang has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 619 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives high rainfall, averaging 120 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less snow/rainfall, with 9 mm over 2 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Xinjiang Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Xinjiang

Mon   Jan 06
9°C | -6°C
S 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 07
9°C | -6°C
SW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 08
8°C | -7°C
SW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Xinjiang.

The best time of year to visit Xinjiang in China

During the months of April and October 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 Xinjiang have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Xinjiang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Xinjiang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Xinjiang?
    July tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Xinjiang?
    December is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.