When to go · Urumqi
Urumqi in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to -25 °C (−13 °F)), Jul–Aug (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to −13 °F (-25 °C)), Jul–Aug (hot, 95 °F (35 °C)+).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to -25 °C (−13 °F)), Jul–Aug (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to −13 °F (-25 °C)), Jul–Aug (hot, 95 °F (35 °C)+).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- UrumqiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Hot, wet and school holidays; plateau and northeast work best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Urumqi, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jul: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8
May: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
May: High
Prices
Jul: High
May: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
May: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to -25 °C), Jul–Aug (hot, 35 °C+).
May: Inside Urumqi's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Urumqi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen