Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Xinjiang, China this May.
Xinjiang, China, a region in China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Urumqi to 32°C (90°F) in Turfan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Turfan and 12°C (54°F) in Urumqi.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Xinjiang on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Urumqi averages a daytime high of 25°C (77°F) in May, which is high for Xinjiang, China.
Nighttime temperatures in Urumqi typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Turfan is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 32°C (90°F) and rarely drops below 19°C (66°F) during the night.
For the month of May, Urumqi is the most temperate city in Xinjiang, China based on our records. Highs average 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 12°C (54°F).
Urumqi usually sees around 297 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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