Urumqi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Urumqi typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 317 mm (12 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Urumqi can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.8 mm (0.3 in) of snowfall, spread across 8 snowy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 297 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -7°C (19°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Urumqi Temperature page.

Urumqi's average annual precipitation is 317 mm (12 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Urumqi's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Urumqi Climate page.