Xinjiang weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Xinjiang: highs of -2°C (28°F) and about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average -11°C (12°F) and cloud cover 62% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 1°C (34°F) and 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ürümqi, the largest city in Xinjiang. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Xinjiang?
least pleasant month Weather score 46/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Xinjiang. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Xinjiang in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 10 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Xinjiang in January?
Days average -2°C (28°F) and nights -11°C (12°F).
Xinjiang weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 10 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 13 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (51°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 14 mm | 65% | fair |
| April | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm | 60% | best |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm | 65% | best |
| July | 33°C (92°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm | 63% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 31 mm | 58% | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 20 mm | 49% | best |
| October | 17°C (62°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 20 mm | 47% | best |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 21 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| December | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 15 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Xinjiang in January
Weather can differ a lot within Xinjiang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Shihezi | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Korla | -4°C (25°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Aqsu | -3°C (27°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Kashgar | -1°C (31°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Gujangbagh | 1°C (33°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Huocheng | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 15 mm | least pleasant |
| Artux | -1°C (31°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Xinyuan | 0°C (33°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 8 mm | least pleasant |
| Turpan | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Ghulja | 0°C (33°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |
| Karamay | -7°C (20°F) | -15°C (6°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |