Our verdict
The best time to visit Urumqi is September-October
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (89℉) in the middle of the day. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -25℃ (-13℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Urumqi, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. The wet season in Urumqi falls around June, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
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Urumqi seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Urumqi as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Urumqi is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Urumqi
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Urumqi for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Urumqi climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Urumqi for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Urumqi in January
- Average temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average high temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Urumqi in February
- Average temperature: -9℃ (15℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (7℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Urumqi in March
- Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Urumqi in April
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Urumqi in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Urumqi in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Urumqi in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Urumqi in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Urumqi in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Urumqi in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Urumqi in November
- Average temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Urumqi in December
- Average temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Urumqi in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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