When to go · Turpan
Turpan in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 40°C), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 104°F), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C100°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Turpan
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 40°C), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (well over 104°F), Jan–Feb (hostels and some sights close).
Weather in August
- TurpanHighs around 38 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 100 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Peak domestic travel and typhoon risk on the coast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen