Xinjiang Weather in December

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

Are you planning a trip a to Xinjiang, China in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Xinjiang in December

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. December in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Urumqi at -4°C (25°F) to cold in Yining at 4°C (39°F). At night it cools down to -7°C (19°F) in Yining and -13°C (9°F) in Urumqi. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Xinjiang, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Turfan with an average of 1.4 mm (0.1 in) to low snow/rainfall in Yining with 23 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Urumqi, you can expect around 146 hours of sunlight in December, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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)

Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in December

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

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Xinjiang, China?

Temperature range in Xinjiang (December)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (December)

Urumqi

In December Urumqi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
146 hours
187 hours
Monthly snowfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Kashgar

In December Kashgar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
159 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Yining

In December Yining generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
142 hours
155 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Turfan

In December Turfan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions

Korla

In December Korla generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Xinjiang, in China.

In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi -4°C (25°F) -13°C (9°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Kashgar 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Yining 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Turfan 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Korla 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)

Xinjiang weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Xinjiang, China in December. The popular destination of Urumqi averages -4°C (25°F) by day and -13°C (9°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Xinjiang, China during December range from a nighttime low near -13°C (9°F) to a daytime high around -4°C (25°F) in Urumqi.

Does Xinjiang, China get a lot of snow in December?

Not particularly. Urumqi averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of snow in December, making it a mostly dry month for Xinjiang, China.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Xinjiang, China with often poor weather in Urumqi.

On average, the best time to visit Xinjiang, China is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Urumqi. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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