Monthly climate guide
Ürümqi weather in May
Expect warm weather in Ürümqi in May: afternoons reach about 25°C (77°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (53°F). Around 35 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
- Rain is above Ürümqi's usual level, by about 42%.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Ürümqi.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
35 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
39%
relative
Sky
62%
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May 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 May
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Ürümqi in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ürümqi?
May is a reasonable time for Ürümqi: highs around 25°C and about 35 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Ürümqi in May?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ürümqi in May?
Ürümqi typically gets around 35 mm of rain in May — fairly 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.