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When is the best time to visit Urumqi?
In general the best time to visit Urumqi is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in July and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Urumqi in different months
This is the average weather in Urumqi for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during July.
In May the weather is average. Expect around 13 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 52 mm in May.
Climate in Urumqi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Urumqi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°F | +52°F | +79°F | +93°F | +95°F | +102°F | +106°F | +102°F | +97°F | +86°F | +68°F | +50°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°F | +25°F | +43°F | +61°F | +72°F | +81°F | +84°F | +82°F | +72°F | +57°F | +37°F | +23°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -22°F | -18°F | -6°F | +9°F | +23°F | +39°F | +46°F | +41°F | +30°F | +12°F | -22°F | -22°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 72 | 65 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 52 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 12 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Urumqi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Urumqi is July with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Urumqi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Urumqi is December with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 46%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Urumqi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 27 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 13 rainy days and 52 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Urumqi during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is November with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Urumqi:
What is the hottest month in Urumqi?
The hottest month in Urumqi is July with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Urumqi?
The coldest month in Urumqi is January with minimum temperatures of +3°F.
Is Urumqi worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Urumqi in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +84°F and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Urumqi?
if you're looking to visit Urumqi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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Monthly weather in Urumqi
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Urumqi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
