When to go · Turpan
Turpan in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 40°C (104°F)), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 104°F (40°C)), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 40°C (104°F)), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 104°F (40°C)), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- TurpanHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Peak domestic travel and typhoon risk on the coast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Turpan, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2
Apr: 1 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 40°C), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).
April: Inside Turpan's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Turpan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen