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When to go · Urumqi

Urumqi in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to -25 °C), Jul–Aug (hot, 35 °C+).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−5°C / −13°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
China overall
Prices
Low
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Urumqi

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (down to -25 °C), Jul–Aug (hot, 35 °C+).

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • UrumqiHighs around -5 °C, lows around -13 °C, rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall
Low
Prices · China overall
Low

China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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