Tumxuk, Xinjiang Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Tumxuk, Xinjiang gets 78 mm of precipitation a year over about 28 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low -12°C).

Tumxuk climate at a glance

Cold desert climate

Tumxuk, Xinjiang has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 1°C in January to 34°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

How much rain does Tumxuk get?

Tumxuk gets 78 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 28 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 95% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 20 mm. December is the driest, with 1 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 6.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 219 days, to May 11, 2022.

Tumxuk weather by month

Tumxuk weather in January

In January, Tumxuk averages a high of 1°C and a low of -12°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 18°C (2000) and the record low is -24°C (2008).

Tumxuk weather in February

In February, Tumxuk averages a high of 7°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The February record high is 22°C (2026) and the record low is -25°C (2008).

Tumxuk weather in March

In March, Tumxuk averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The March record high is 30°C (2007) and the record low is -9°C (1974).

Tumxuk weather in April

In April, Tumxuk averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (2011) and the record low is -2°C (1993). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tumxuk weather in May

In May, Tumxuk averages a high of 29°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (1984) and the record low is 3°C (1987).

Tumxuk weather in June

In June, Tumxuk averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (1984) and the record low is 7°C (1987).

Tumxuk weather in July

In July, Tumxuk averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The July record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 12°C (1975).

Tumxuk weather in August

In August, Tumxuk averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The August record high is 43°C (1983) and the record low is 11°C (1991).

Tumxuk weather in September

In September, Tumxuk averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (1970) and the record low is 4°C (1975).

Tumxuk weather in October

In October, Tumxuk averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The October record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is -4°C (1972). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tumxuk weather in November

In November, Tumxuk averages a high of 12°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The November record high is 24°C (2023) and the record low is -13°C (1987).

Tumxuk weather in December

In December, Tumxuk averages a high of 2°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The December record high is 16°C (2008) and the record low is -22°C (1974).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tumxuk

September is the sunniest month in Tumxuk, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest, at 47%. Over the year the sun shines about 56% of daylight hours. Tumxuk is sunnier than 73% of China.

Humidity peaks in December at 66% and is lowest in May at 23%.

Tumxuk has about 64 days a year above 32°C. Tumxuk is hotter than 84% of China.

First and last freeze in Tumxuk

The first fall freeze in Tumxuk typically comes around October 29, and the last spring freeze around March 17. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 226 days.

Tumxuk weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Tumxuk station is 43°C, on August 1, 1983. The coldest is -25°C, on February 1, 2008.

The wettest day on record brought 40 mm of rain, on August 27, 1982.

55 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Tumxuk

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -9°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 9°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 19°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 6°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January1.5 mm162%50%18°-24°
February1.3 mm144%50%22°-25°
March2.8 mm127%50%30°-9°
April3.6 mm124%49%37°-2°
May10 mm323%47%38°
June14 mm524%51%40°
July20 mm629%62%42°12°
August12 mm536%60%43°11°
September7.9 mm332%73%36°
October2.5 mm138%64%33°-4°
November1.5 mm051%64%24°-13°
December1.0 mm166%49%16°-22°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Tumxuk climate questions

How much rain does Tumxuk get?

Tumxuk gets 78 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 28 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Tumxuk?

July is the wettest month in Tumxuk, with 20 mm. December is the driest, with 1 mm.

How many rainy days does Tumxuk have a year?

Tumxuk has about 28 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 6.

What is the hottest month in Tumxuk?

July is the warmest month in Tumxuk, with an average high of 34°C.

What is the coldest month in Tumxuk?

January is the coldest month in Tumxuk, with an average low of -12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Tumxuk?

The record high at the Tumxuk station is 43°C, set on August 1, 1983. The record low is -25°C, on February 1, 2008.

What is the sunniest month in Tumxuk?

September is the sunniest month in Tumxuk, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Tumxuk?

The first fall freeze in Tumxuk typically comes around October 29. The last spring freeze is around March 17.

What is the best time to visit Tumxuk?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BACHU (43 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BACHU.