Weather in May in Xinjiang
Are you planning a trip a to Xinjiang in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Xinjiang in May?
Xinjiang 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 to very warm in Turfan at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Turfan and 12°C in Urumqi.For a closer look at conditions across Xinjiang, 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 to moderate rainfall in Yining with 47 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Urumqi.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 297 hours of sunshine in Urumqi. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Xinjiang climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Xinjiang?
Urumqi
In May Urumqi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kashgar
In May Kashgar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Yining
In May Yining generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Turfan
In May Turfan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Korla
In May Korla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Xinjiang?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Xinjiang 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, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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