Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Aksu features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between -7 °C (20 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -19 °C (-1 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 154 mm (6.1 inches) and receives 33 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Aksu enjoys an average of 3832 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 14 minutes to 15 hours 4 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Aksu are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 23 °C (70 - 74 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -7 to -2 °C (20 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Aksu experiences 102 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 128 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 5°C (42°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
Mean maximum | 4°C (39°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
Average high | -1°C (31°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
Daily mean | -7°C (20°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
Average low | -11°C (13°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
Mean minimum | -15°C (6°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
Minimum | -18°C (1°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-19°C (-1°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Aksu, Xinjiang, China with other places around the world.
Aksu usually has the most precipitation in April, August and September, with an average of 5 rainy days and 25 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Aksu are January, March and December. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 2 (0.1) | 6 (0.3) | 4 (0.2) | 25 (1.0) | 16 (0.6) | 17 (0.7) | 13 (0.5) | 29 (1.1) | 20 (0.8) | 13 (0.5) | 7 (0.3) | 2 (0.1) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The sunniest months in Aksu are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 31 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Aksu: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 12 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 214 | 268 | 325 | 329 | 368 | 370 | 400 | 380 | 338 | 301 | 270 | 263 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 33m | 10h 36m | 11h 57m | 13h 19m | 14h 29m | 15h 4m | 14h 46m | 13h 45m | 12h 26m | 11h 4m | 9h 52m | 9h 14m |
Aksu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Aksu UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Aksu. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Aksu's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.