Xinjiang Weather in July

 For most areas of Xinjiang, July is the month with the highest temperature all year round.

Daytime temperature in southern Xinjiang typically hovers around 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit), and exceeds 35°C (95°F) sometimes. Factors like low humidity and intense sunlight make the apparent temperature higher. Essentially, any sunny day’s daytime will be scorching. The nighttime temperature drops significantly to around 20°C (68°F), a very comfortable level. Tashkurgan and other high-altitude areas experience lower temperature and are usually cool. 

Hot Southern Xinjiang in July

Northern Xinjiang features slightly lower temperature. For most areas like Urumqi and Ili, daytime highs are usually around 30°C (86°F), with rare instances reaching 35°C (95°F). Nighttime lows are also around 20°C. Turpan, however, is exceptionally hot, with the maximum temperature consistently around 40°C (104°F) and occasionally exceeding 45°C (113°F); nighttime temperature remains high at around 30°C (86°F).

In addition to the huge temperature difference between day and night, you should be told that the temperature gap is also large between sunny and rainy days, so remember to add clothes when the sun is absent.
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Southern Xinjiang receives very low rainfall, and it is likely that you don’t see a single drop during your trips. The low precipitation also results in extremely low humidity and dry air. As a result, dusty weather occasionally occurs.

Northern Xinjiang has more rainfall, but only marginally so. In most areas, such as Urumqi and Altay, the monthly rainfall totals only about 20-30 mm on average, with rainy days generally not exceeding 10 days. So, in general, northern Xinjiang is slightly more humid than southern Xinjiang, but still dry. However, Turpan is even drier than southern Xinjiang - it receives only 3 mm of precipitation on average this month.

Sunny Xinjiang in July

 In July, the daytime duration is above 13 hours on average, with the sunrise at around 06:30 and the sunset at around 20:00. However, the high precipitation leads to the average sunshine hours of only about 5 hours/day. Besides, the UV index is high at about 11 this month, and you are advised to try to avoid going out at the noon hours on sunny days.

 For northern Xinjiang, July is a recommended visiting time. The weather is mild with no much rain, as mentioned above, providing good conditions for your outings. More importantly, the natural views like Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake, and Sayram Lake are at their peak viewing period. The only thing that may lead to a less-than-perfect traveling experience is the possible huge crowds and soaring price during this summer vacation month. 

Beautiful Nalati Grassland in July

For southern Xinjiang, July is not a good visiting time because most places are quite hot, except for the Pamir Plateau. If you really want to explore southern Xinjiang during this period, be sure to avoid outdoor activities during noon, the hottest part of the day. Additionally, drinking water frequently to stay hydrated is crucial.