Is it hot in Xinjiang in July?

Hot. The temperature in Xinjiang in July is the highest of the year, with an average daily minimum temperature of 21 degrees and an average daily maximum temperature of 31 degrees.

In July, Xinjiang is as hot as the mainland, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. July is summer in Xinjiang and it is also the peak tourist season in Xinjiang. In July, the daytime temperature in Xinjiang is high, the sunshine hours are long, the weather is hot, and the night temperature is low, so you should keep warm at night to prevent catching a cold.

The climate in the northwest is dry, and the temperature differences in various scenic spots are large. Tourists should pay attention to the weather forecast of the destination before setting off, so as to add or remove clothing. The northwest grasslands are vast and open, with long sunshine hours, hard to find shade, and large temperature differences between day and night in mountainous and pastoral areas. In summer, please bring long-sleeved clothes, sun protection and an umbrella, and drink plenty of water. Please bring a sweater or coat, umbrella, etc. in spring and autumn.

Climate Characteristics of Xinjiang

Xinjiang is far away from the ocean and located deep inland. It is surrounded by high mountains and is difficult for ocean air to reach, forming an obvious temperate continental climate. The temperature difference is large, the sunshine time is sufficient (annual sunshine time reaches 2500-3500 hours), the precipitation is small, and the climate is dry. The average annual precipitation in Xinjiang is about 150 mm.

However, precipitation varies greatly from place to place. The temperature in southern Xinjiang is higher than that in northern Xinjiang, and the precipitation in northern Xinjiang is higher than that in southern Xinjiang. In the coldest month (January), the average temperature in the Junggar Basin is below minus 20°C. The absolute lowest temperature in Fuyun County on the northern edge of the basin once reached minus 50.15°C, making it one of the coldest areas in the country.

In the hottest month (July), the average temperature in Turpan, known as the "Fire Continent", is over 33°C, and the absolute highest temperature has reached 49.6°C, ranking highest in the country. Due to the huge daily temperature difference between spring and summer and autumn and winter in most areas of Xinjiang, there has always been a saying of "wearing fur coats in the morning and eating watermelon around the stove".