AI-generatedÜrümqi at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 249 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 862 m
Climate in Ürümqi
Ürümqi has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Ürümqi is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:2217:28
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–07:01 · evening 16:49–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:05 · evening 17:46–17:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ürümqi in October?
In October, Ürümqi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:22 – 17:28
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6Asia/Urumqi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Ürümqi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ürümqi, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ürümqi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ürümqi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ürümqi has about 4 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ürümqi
How breezy and how cloudy Ürümqi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ürümqi typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Ürümqi: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ürümqi
How often the day gets hot in Ürümqi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ürümqi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ürümqi
When Ürümqi is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Ürümqi has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ürümqi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | −5° | −14° | 3.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | −1° | −10° | 4.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 8° | −4° | 6.6 h | 4 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 17° | 4° | 8.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 98 | 23° | 10° | 9.7 h | 5 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 27° | 16° | 10.0 h | 4 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 29° | 18° | 9.9 h | 5 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 28° | 16° | 9.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 23° | 11° | 9.2 h | 4 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 14° | 3° | 7.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 5° | −6° | 4.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −3° | −13° | 2.9 h | 3 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.80° N, 87.60° E · 862 m · Asia/Urumqi
Best time to visit Ürümqi
The best time to visit Ürümqi is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to September. The wettest month is May with 32 mm of precipitation.
Ürümqi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ürümqi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 8–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Ürümqi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Ürümqi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 5–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Ürümqi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -5–-1 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ürümqi for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ürümqi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Ürümqi: score 100 against 76. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 100better |
| Day high | 14° | 23° |
| Night low | 3° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 23 mm | 21 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
Ürümqi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January-5° · 3 h
In January, Ürümqi is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in January35February-1° · 5 h
In February, Ürümqi is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 2 days, totalling 9 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in February42March8° · 7 h
In March, Ürümqi is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in March91April17° · 9 h
In April, Ürümqi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in April98May23° · 10 h
In May, Ürümqi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in May98June27° · 10 h
In June, Ürümqi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in June85July29° · 10 h
In July, Ürümqi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in July94August28° · 10 h
In August, Ürümqi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in August100September23° · 9 h
In September, Ürümqi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in September76October14° · 8 h
In October, Ürümqi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in October35November5° · 5 h
In November, Ürümqi is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
Ürümqi in November30December-3° · 3 h
In December, Ürümqi is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ürümqi.
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Ürümqi vs. Almaty
In October Ürümqi has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Almaty as in Ürümqi. Almaty gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ürümqi | Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Ürümqi ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 17ÜrümqiThis page14°76
Planning a trip to Ürümqi
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Ürümqi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ürümqi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h
- Distance
- 6,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ürümqi
When is the best time to visit Ürümqi?
The best time to visit Ürümqi is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ürümqi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Ürümqi?
The wettest month is May with 32 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ürümqi get?
Ürümqi gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ürümqi in?
Ürümqi uses the time zone Asia/Urumqi, at UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from London to Ürümqi takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ürümqi?
Ürümqi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 31.
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