Yining Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Yining is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a very cold 2°C (36°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 358 mm (14 in), Yining maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Yining bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 18 mm (0.7 in) over 8 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Yining Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Yining, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)