Xinjiang Weather in May

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

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

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

What to Expect in Xinjiang in May

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. May in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Urumqi at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Turfan at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Turfan and 12°C (54°F) in Urumqi.

For a closer look at conditions across Xinjiang, China, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turfan with an average of 6.1 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Yining with 47 mm (1.9 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Urumqi.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Urumqi typically receives 297 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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)

January-7°C (19°F) February-2°C (28°F) March9°C (48°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October16°C (61°F) November5°C (41°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in May

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

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

Temperature range in Xinjiang (May)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (May)

Urumqi

In May Urumqi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
297 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In May Kashgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
262 hours
311 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In May Yining generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
285 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In May Turfan 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In May Korla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 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.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Kashgar 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Yining 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Turfan 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Korla 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Xinjiang weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Xinjiang, China in May. The popular destination of Urumqi averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

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

In Urumqi, the average daytime high in May is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Not particularly. Urumqi averages just 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Xinjiang, China.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Xinjiang, China with overall perfect weather in Urumqi.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide 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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We have much more information about the climate in Xinjiang.

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