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Monthly climate in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xinjiang features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between -13 °C (10 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -32 °C (-26 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (88 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 435 mm (17.1 inches) and receives 62 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xinjiang enjoys an average of 3605 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 16 minutes to 15 hours 2 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China §

The warmest months in Xinjiang are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 20 °C (64 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -13 to -9 °C (10 - 15 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Xinjiang experiences 27 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 164 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 4°C
(40°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Mean maximum -0°C
(32°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Average high -7°C
(19°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)
Daily mean -13°C
(10°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -13°C
(10°F)
Average low -17°C
(2°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)
Mean minimum -26°C
(-14°F)		 -24°C
(-12°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -18°C
(0°F)		 -26°C
(-14°F)
Minimum -32°C
(-26°F)		 -28°C
(-17°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -19°C
(-3°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China §

Xinjiang usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 83 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xinjiang are January, February and December. On average, 4 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 3 (0.1) 6 (0.2) 18 (0.7) 34 (1.3) 41 (1.6) 50 (2.0) 114 (4.5) 79 (3.1) 56 (2.2) 18 (0.7) 12 (0.5) 3 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 4 5 5 8 14 12 8 3 2 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China §

The sunniest months in Xinjiang are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xinjiang: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 9 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 221 271 309 312 341 338 350 341 303 285 262 266
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 35m 10h 37m 11h 56m 13h 18m 14h 27m 15h 2m 14h 45m 13h 44m 12h 26m 11h 4m 9h 53m 9h 16m

Solar UV radiation in Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China §

Xinjiang experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme 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 Xinjiang UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 4 6 9 10 11 11 11 8 6 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Xinjiang. 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 Xinjiang'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.