Climate of Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
Point-value climate at Ürümqi (Xinjiang, China). Population approximately 3,575,000.
Located in Xinjiang, China, Ürümqi has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 3,575,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -12.9°C / 8.8°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 32 mm / 1.3 in (May) — about 229 mm / 9 in across the year. Ürümqi is the capital of Xinjiang. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ürümqi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.9°C8.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| February | -10.3°C13.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| March | -1.3°C29.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| April | 10.8°C51.4°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| May | 17.4°C63.3°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.2°C72°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 17.2°C63°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 8.2°C46.8°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| November | -2.2°C28°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | -9.9°C14.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ürümqi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Ürümqi's warmest month is July at an average of 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ürümqi?
Ürümqi, in Xinjiang, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -12.9°C / 8.8°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 229 mm / 9 in, with the wettest month being May (32 mm / 1.3 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Ürümqi in July?
The average temperature in Ürümqi in July is 24.5°C / 76.1°F, with rainfall of about 26 mm / 1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ürümqi?
The driest month in Ürümqi is January, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -12.9°C / 8.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Ürümqi?
The wettest month in Ürümqi is May, with approximately 32 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall.