Xinjiang weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Xinjiang in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Xinjiang in February?
Xinjiang is a region in China. February in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During February, winter is in full swing.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Urumqi at -2°C and cold in Turfan at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Turfan and -12°C in Urumqi. In many areas in China, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Turfan with an average of 2.4 mm to low snow/rainfall in Yining with 22 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 148 hours of sunlight expected in Urumqi. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Xinjiang in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Xinjiang climate page.
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Popular destinations in Xinjiang
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Xinjiang?
Average weather in Urumqi
In February Urumqi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kashgar
In February Kashgar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yining
In February Yining generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Turfan
In February Turfan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Korla
In February Korla generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Xinjiang?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Urumqi, February may not be the ideal time to visit Xinjiang.
On average, the best time to visit Xinjiang is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Urumqi. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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