Monthly climate guide
Ürümqi weather in February
With highs near 1°C (35°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F), February feels freezing in Ürümqi. Rainfall averages about 13 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than January and 10°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- It's one of the drier months, with about 47% less rain than Ürümqi's average.
- Temperatures are climbing — March is around 10°C warmer.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -8°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- February is among Ürümqi's three coolest months.
Avg high
1°C
35°F
Avg low
-8°C
18°F
Rainfall
13 mm
very dry
Humidity
61%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Ürümqi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | -11°C / 13°F | 10 mm | 64% | 61% |
| February | 1°C / 35°F | -8°C / 18°F | 13 mm | 61% | 65% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | -1°C / 31°F | 14 mm | 49% | 64% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 44°F | 37 mm | 45% | 60% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 53°F | 35 mm | 39% | 62% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 39 mm | 41% | 68% |
| July | 33°C / 92°F | 20°C / 68°F | 28 mm | 37% | 61% |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 19°C / 66°F | 32 mm | 36% | 59% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 13°C / 55°F | 20 mm | 37% | 48% |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 5°C / 41°F | 25 mm | 45% | 46% |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | -3°C / 27°F | 26 mm | 56% | 57% |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | -8°C / 17°F | 16 mm | 62% | 58% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is February a good time to visit Ürümqi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ürümqi →Other China cities in February
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Ürümqi in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Ürümqi?
February is cool in Ürümqi, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Ürümqi in February?
Average highs are about 1°C (35°F) and average lows about -8°C (18°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ürümqi in February?
Ürümqi typically gets around 13 mm of rain in February — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ürümqi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.