Urumqi Climate & Weather

Brief Information

Urumqi is located in the temperate zone and has a semi-arid continental climate. The temperature in Urumqi varies greatly between day and night. The average annual temperature is 6.4°Celsius. Winter is cold and temperature averages -15.2°Celsius. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −41.5 °C (−43 °F) to 42.1 °C (108 °F) Its annual precipitation is about 290 millimetres (11.4 in).

Although inhospitable in Winter with bone-chilling weather, Urumqi's climate is pleasant in Autumn, with warm days and cool evenings. An extensive series of tree belts around it has helped to reduce wind, dust, and cold. The best time to travel in Urumqi is from May to October when flowers are in full bloom and the air is fragrant with ripening fruits.

Climate Data Table for Urumqi

Month Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high (℃)	−7.4	−4.7	2.7	16.1	23.1	27.6	30.1	29.0	23.1	13.2	2.0	−4.4
Average low (℃)	−16.6	−13.7	−5.4	4.8	11.2	16.1	18.2	16.7	11.2	3.1	−5.9	−12.9
Rainfall (mm)	10.4	10.0	18.5	32.3	38.9	36.2	30.4	23.3	26.2	26.3	19.1	14.6
Days of rainfall	9.2	7.2	7.2	6.8	6.8	8.0	8.4	6.3	5.0	5.5	6.9	9.6

Tips

1. Spring is refreshing while a little cold. It snows occasionally.

2. Summer is beautiful when flowers are in full boom and grasslands turn to green. It can be hot but the beauty is everlasting.

3. Autumn is the best season to visit Urumqi. As the weather cools, the city is shrouded by colours and scent of ripe fruits.

4. Snow is common in winter and it's very cold. It's the low season, less crowded and cheaper to travel.

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