Xinjiang Weather in October

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

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

Planning a journey to Xinjiang, China this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Xinjiang in October

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. October in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Urumqi at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Turfan at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Turfan and 4°C (39°F) in Urumqi.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turfan with an average of 4.2 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Urumqi with 28 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Urumqi sees close to 213 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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)
Best Time to Visit Xinjiang →

Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in October

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

Temperature range in Xinjiang (October)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (October)

Urumqi

In October Urumqi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
16°C (61°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
213 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In October Kashgar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
244 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In October Yining generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
221 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
25 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In October Turfan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
21°C (70°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
9°C (48°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In October Korla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
19°C (66°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Korla →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Kashgar 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Yining 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Turfan 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Korla 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)

Xinjiang weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Xinjiang, China brings pleasant weather. In Urumqi, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Urumqi averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. Urumqi averages just 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Xinjiang, China.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Urumqi, October might be a good 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. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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