Xinjiang Weather in August

What is the Weather like in Xinjiang in August? 
Southern Xinjiang: It is hot overall, but the temperature declines in the second half. Rainfall is low. 
Northern Xinjiang: There are some drizzles. It is warm on sunny days and cool on rainy days. Temperature shows an overall downward trend, but not significant. 

Xinjiang View in August

 In August, Xinjiang’s total precipitation is relatively low, and it generally won’t hinder your outdoor sightseeing plans.

In southern Xinjiang, rainfall occurs infrequently. Most of the time, even if it rains, the sun will reappear quickly.

In northern Xinjiang, rainfall occurs slightly more often, but the average number of rainy days in most places does not exceed 10. While moderate or heavy rain is possible, light rain remains dominant. Of course, in Turpan, where rainy days are rare year-round, August sees almost no rain.

Lush Grassland after Rain

 As mentioned above, most areas in northern Xinjiang experience some rain in August. Regardless of intensity, the rain can significantly lower the temperature. Taking Ili and Urumqi as an example, at the beginning of the month, the daytime temperature may reach around 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit), but a single shower could bring it down to about 25°C (77°F). After, the temperature may rebound to around 30°C (86°F) on clear days. However, by the latter half month, after cooling, it rarely climbs back above 30°C (86°F). Altay experiences similar temperature fluctuations but maintains lower overall values: its daily high ranges from 20-30°C (68-86°F). Due to sparse precipitation, Turpan experiences minimal temperature variation, with daytime temperature typically dropping from around 40°C (104°F) to 35°C (95°F) over the month. For all these places, the temperature difference between day and night is large at about 10-15°C (18-27°F).

Southern Xinjiang has a slightly cooling trend, but this typically begins in the latter half month. Most areas maintain a daily high of around 35°C (95°F) during the first half. From mid-month onward, it gradually drops below 30°C (86°F). Compared with northern Xinjiang, the diurnal temperature variation here is more pronounced, reaching around 15°C (59°F).

Warm Overall Xinjiang

 Daylight time is near 14.5 hours in most places of Xinjiang at the beginning of the month, then, by the end of the month, it decreases to around 13 hours. Though declining, it is still long enough for your daily trip. Per day, you can enjoy about 9-10 hours of sunshine on average, thanks to the sunny weather of Xinjiang in August. When exposed to the sunshine, remember to take sun protection measures as the UV rays are quite strong, especially in southern Xinjiang.