Xinjiang Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Xinjiang, China in April.

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

Thinking about venturing to Xinjiang, China this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Xinjiang in April

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. April in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Urumqi at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Turfan at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Turfan and 5°C (41°F) in Urumqi.

To explore the conditions in Xinjiang, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turfan with an average of 3.9 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Yining with 45 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Urumqi sees around 203 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Xinjiang by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Xinjiang - and find the best time to visit. (based on Urumqi)

January-7°C (19°F) February-2°C (28°F) March9°C (48°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October16°C (61°F) November5°C (41°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Xinjiang.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Xinjiang

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Xinjiang, China?

Temperature range in Xinjiang (April)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (April)

Urumqi

In April Urumqi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
203 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In April Kashgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
209 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In April Yining generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
243 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In April Turfan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
25°C (77°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In April Korla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Korla →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Xinjiang in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Kashgar 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Yining 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Turfan 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Korla 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)

Xinjiang weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Xinjiang, China in April?

April in Xinjiang, China brings very good weather. In Urumqi, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Xinjiang, China in April?

Daytime temperatures in Urumqi peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Xinjiang, China get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Xinjiang, China during April, with Urumqi averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Urumqi, April might be a good time to visit Xinjiang, China.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide excellent weather in Urumqi. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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