Best time to visit Ürümqi: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Ürümqi are May, Jun, Jul and Aug.
Best months
May, Jun, Jul and Aug
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -16°C – -8.2°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Feb
Temp: -14.1°C – -6.9°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Mar
Temp: -3.1°C – 6.9°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Apr
Temp: 5.9°C – 18°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
May
BestTemp: 12.8°C – 24.6°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jun
BestTemp: 19°C – 31.1°C
Rain: 9mm
Sunshine: 11.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
BestTemp: 20.6°C – 32.1°C
Rain: 25mm
Sunshine: 11h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Aug
BestTemp: 19°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 19mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Sep
Temp: 11.6°C – 21.8°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Oct
Temp: 5.4°C – 15.2°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Nov
Temp: -3°C – 4°C
Rain: 27mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Dec
Temp: -12.9°C – -5.8°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 6.1h/day
Visit score: 4.5/10
When to go, and when not to
May through August score highest for visiting conditions in Ürümqi and make up the peak season. Highs climb from about 24.6 degrees Celsius in May to a peak of 32.1 degrees Celsius in July, with sunshine hours running from 10.4 to 11.7 hours a day across these four months, giving long, bright days for sightseeing.
The trade-off for this weather is that these same months draw the most visitors and, among them, May is the wettest with 32mm of rain, while July is the hottest at a 32.1 degree Celsius average high. Travelers who prefer cooler, quieter conditions but can accept short, cold, low-sunshine days might instead look at the off-season months of January, November, and December, when highs stay below freezing for parts of the period.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.