Xinjiang weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Xinjiang, China. Like most weather services, we show Xinjiang at one spot: Ürümqi, its largest city. At 9:30 AM local time it was clear and 1°C (34°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Current conditions
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- Chance of rain
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Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Nov–Feb
About Ürümqi weather
Is it raining in Ürümqi right now?
No. It’s clear and 1° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Ürümqi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–13° and lows of 0–3°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ürümqi lately?
In the past 7 days, Ürümqi had 1 rainy day and 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ürümqi?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Xinjiang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Xinjiang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Xinjiang is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (28°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Xinjiang?
May is the wettest month, with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Xinjiang?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (28°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F).
Does Xinjiang have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 37 mm (1.5 in).
Xinjiang weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Ürümqi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Xinjiang
Weather can differ a lot within Xinjiang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | -2–33°C | 286 mm |
| Shihezi | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | -6–35°C | 213 mm |
| Korla | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | -4–34°C | 111 mm |
| Aqsu | Apr–Oct | None | -3–34°C | 124 mm |
| Kashgar | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | -1–35°C | 114 mm |
| Gujangbagh | Apr–Oct | None | 1–33°C | 63 mm |
| Huocheng | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 1–34°C | 263 mm |
| Artux | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | -1–35°C | 114 mm |
| Xinyuan | Apr–Oct | None | 0–30°C | 293 mm |
| Turpan | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | -3–37°C | 72 mm |
| Ghulja | Apr–Oct | None | 0–33°C | 273 mm |
| Karamay | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | None | -7–36°C | 156 mm |
Cities and towns in Xinjiang
- Ürümqi
- Shihezi
- Korla
- Aqsu
- Kashgar
- Gujangbagh
- Huocheng
- Artux
- Xinyuan
- Turpan
- Ghulja
- Karamay
- Hami
- Bole
- Changji
- Jinshanlu
- Tacheng
- Wujiaqu
- Tumxuk
- Shache
- Ālā'ĕr
- Xincheng
- Wensu
- Kageleke
- Wusu
- Qarasu
- Xininglu
- Qaraqash
- Sandaohezi
- Emin
- Bageqi
- Zhawa
- Zepu
- Baijiantan
- Yuqunweng
- Hejing
- Han’airike
- Luntai
- Kuiya
- Ka'ersai
- Baishikante
- Jelilyüzi
- Elixku
- Dadamtu
- Puqiakeqi
- Huangdi
- Tage'erqi
- Yawa
- Bayandai
- Tewulike
- Mixia
- Saybag
- Yanqi
- Wudalike
- Yengisar
- Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang
- Mugala
- Qarek
- Yishikuli
- Huyanghe
- Tuomuwusitang
- Layka
- Akesalayi
- Buzhake
- Yigai'erqi
- Tawakule
- Kuoyiqi
- Onyar
- Panjim
- Awati
- Yengitam
- Tuwaite
- Jiahanbage
- Ying’awati
- Alamaiti
- Kax
- Manglai
- Yuli
- Bohu
- Gulebage
- Chapchal
- Hoxtolgay
- Siyeke
- Beitun
- Burqin
- Arewusitang
- Yisilamu'awati
- Paikeqi
- Xambabazar
- Fuyun
- Samuyuzi
- Langgar
- Baytokay
- Qiemo
- Tuohula
- Kaqun
- Weiwu'eryuqiwen
- Kokyar
- Hudiyuzi
- Oytograk
- Lop
- Arix
- Arele
- Jiayi
- Dunbage
- Arele
- Huoshilafu
- Taxkowrük
- Bage'awati
- Langru
- Kuoshi'airike
- Wu'erqi
- Azhatebage
- Awuliya
- Dure
- Oymak