What’s the climate like in Xinjiang?
The current climate in Xinjiang features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of -8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Xinjiang in recent years was 44°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2018.
On average, Xinjiang gets 4137 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 110 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Xinjiang?
The best time to visit Xinjiang for sunny weather is April through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Xinjiang. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Xinjiang
The climate table of Xinjiang shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -8 | -4 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 4 | -6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -16 | -13 | -1 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 6 | -3 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 896 | 1085 | 830 | 49 | 41 | 38 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 40 | 270 | 813 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 41 | 11 | 1,0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,7 | 11 | 19 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 4137 mm per year, averaging 345 mm per month
- Snowfall: 110 cm per year
- Driest months: 21 mm in July, 24 mm in September and 30 mm in August
- Wettest months: 1085 mm in February, 896 mm in January and 830 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Xinjiang
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Xinjiang, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Xinjiang
This graph shows how much rainfall Xinjiang, China, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Xinjiang
This graph shows how much snow Xinjiang, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Xinjiang
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Xinjiang, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Xinjiang
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Xinjiang, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Xinjiang
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Xinjiang, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Xinjiang
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Xinjiang, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Xinjiang by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Xinjiang. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
