Xinjiang weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Xinjiang: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 62% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and about as wet; June brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ürümqi, the largest city in Xinjiang. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Xinjiang?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Xinjiang.
Does it rain a lot in Xinjiang in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 37 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Xinjiang in May?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 12°C (53°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 May
Weather can differ a lot within Xinjiang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm | best |
| Shihezi | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Korla | 26°C (80°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Aqsu | 27°C (80°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Kashgar | 28°C (83°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 18 mm | best |
| Gujangbagh | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Huocheng | 27°C (80°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 27 mm | best |
| Artux | 28°C (83°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 18 mm | best |
| Xinyuan | 23°C (74°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 31 mm | best |
| Turpan | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Ghulja | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm | best |
| Karamay | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 16 mm | best |