The best time to visit Urumqi is from May to October, as Urumqi winters are long and bitterly cold. The harvest time for grapes from July to October is particularly popular. It is generally dry in Urumqi, which makes the summer temperatures more bearable.
Urumqi has a mid-temperature, continental arid climate.
The hottest months are July and August with average high temperatures around 30°C (86°F).
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of -13°C (9°F). Winter is long and cold in Urumqi, and the snow is often heavy.
Urumqi sees large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a sweater or jacket even you visit during the hottest month.
