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Weather in January in Xinjiang

Planning a getaway to Xinjiang this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Xinjiang in January?

Xinjiang is a region in China. January in Xinjiang generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Urumqi to 2°C in Yining. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Yining and -16°C in Urumqi. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Turfan with an average of 1.3 mm to low snowfall in Yining with 18 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Urumqi usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Urumqi enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For specific regional insights in Xinjiang for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Xinjiang climate page.

Where to go in Xinjiang in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Xinjiang on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Xinjiang?

Urumqi

In January Urumqi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Urumqi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-4°C 
-13°C 
146 hours 
13 mm 
8 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-16°C 
187 hours 
8.8 mm 
8 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-12°C 
148 hours 
13 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Urumqi

Kashgar

In January Kashgar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kashgar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-7°C 
159 hours 
7 mm 
2 days 
poor 
1°C 
-10°C 
156 hours 
6.8 mm 
3 days 
poor 
6°C 
-5°C 
155 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Kashgar

Yining

In January Yining generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yining
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-7°C 
142 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
poor 
2°C 
-10°C 
155 hours 
18 mm 
8 days 
poor 
5°C 
-7°C 
165 hours 
22 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Yining

Turfan

In January Turfan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Turfan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-7°C 
1.4 mm 
a single day 
poor 
-0°C 
-9°C 
1.3 mm 
2 days 
poor 
6°C 
-4°C 
2.4 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Turfan

Korla

In January Korla generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Korla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-0°C 
-10°C 
3.6 mm 
3 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-13°C 
2.7 mm 
3 days 
poor 
4°C 
-7°C 
5.9 mm 
2 days 
poor 
Climate in Korla

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Is January the best time to visit Xinjiang?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Xinjiang due to the typically poor weather in Urumqi.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Urumqi. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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