Xinjiang Weather in July

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

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

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

What to Expect in Xinjiang in July

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. July in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Urumqi at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in Turfan at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Turfan and 19°C (66°F) in Urumqi. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in Xinjiang, China. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turfan with an average of 8.8 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Yining with 36 mm (1.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Urumqi enjoys about 279 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in July

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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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Xinjiang, China?

Temperature range in Xinjiang (July)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (July)

Urumqi

In July Urumqi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
279 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In July Kashgar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
311 hours
313 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In July Yining generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
321 hours
314 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In July Turfan generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In July Korla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Korla →

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

In our records: China July extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest July day in China reached 45°C (113°F) in Nanchang on July 10, 1978.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Kashgar 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Yining 32°C (90°F) 18°C (64°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Turfan 38°C (100°F) 27°C (81°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Korla 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Xinjiang weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Xinjiang, China in July. The popular destination of Urumqi averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Urumqi, the average daytime high in July is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Xinjiang, China during July, with Urumqi averaging close to 34 mm (1.3 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Xinjiang, China with overall pleasant weather in Urumqi.

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

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