Xinjiang Weather in November

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

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

Planning a trip to Xinjiang, China this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Xinjiang in November

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. November in Xinjiang generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Urumqi to 12°C (54°F) in Kashgar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Kashgar and -5°C (23°F) in Urumqi.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turfan with an average of 2.4 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Yining with 29 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Urumqi as an example - it receives around 144 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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 November

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

Temperature range in Xinjiang (November)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (November)

Urumqi

In November Urumqi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
5°C (41°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
144 hours
146 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In November Kashgar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
12°C (54°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
197 hours
159 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In November Yining generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
168 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In November Turfan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
1°C (34°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In November Korla generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
9°C (48°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Korla →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Kashgar 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Yining 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Turfan 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Korla 9°C (48°F) -3°C (27°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)

Xinjiang weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Xinjiang, China typically experiences unpleasant weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Urumqi average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

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

In Urumqi, the average daytime high in November is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Xinjiang, China get a lot of snow/rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Xinjiang, China. Urumqi averages only about 21 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Urumqi, November may not be the ideal time to visit Xinjiang, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Urumqi. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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