Weather in August in Xinjiang
Are you planning a trip a to Xinjiang in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Xinjiang in August?
Xinjiang is a region in China. August in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Urumqi at 30°C to very hot in Turfan at 37°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Turfan and 17°C in Urumqi. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turfan with an average of 6.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Urumqi with 35 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Urumqi enjoys close to 268 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Xinjiang for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Xinjiang climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Xinjiang?
Urumqi
In August Urumqi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kashgar
In August Kashgar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Yining
In August Yining generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Turfan
In August Turfan generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Korla
In August Korla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Xinjiang?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Xinjiang with overall pleasant weather in Urumqi.
On average, the best time to visit Xinjiang is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Urumqi. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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