Ürümqi in December
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -5°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
-5°CAvg high
-13°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
8:45 hDaylight
07:43Sunrise · 16:28 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -5°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -13°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C | -16°C | 7 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | -3°C | -13°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 6°C | -5°C | 25 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 49 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 26°C | 16°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 27°C | 18°C | 43 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 42 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 21°C | 10°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 13°C | 2°C | 34 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 4°C | -6°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | -5°C | -13°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ürümqi in December?
Daytime highs average -5°C and nights about -13°C.
When is the best time to visit Ürümqi?
The best months are June, July, August, September.