Urumqi — time and weather
Urumqi is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Urumqi and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Urumqi
Local time in Urumqi is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Urumqi
Sights and historical places
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Ürümqi
- Xinjiang Museum
Climate in Urumqi: month by month
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with average daytime highs of 32.0 °C; the coolest is January, around -8.0 °C by day and -15.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~28 mm) and is lowest in February (~7 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8 | -16 | 10 | 3 |
| February | -6 | -13 | 7 | 2 |
| March | 7 | -3 | 28 | 6 |
| April | 18 | 6 | 23 | 4 |
| May | 25 | 14 | 25 | 6 |
| June | 30 | 18 | 14 | 3 |
| July | 32 | 21 | 20 | 5 |
| August | 29 | 18 | 20 | 5 |
| September | 23 | 12 | 27 | 6 |
| October | 14 | 4 | 27 | 5 |
| November | 4 | -4 | 28 | 5 |
| December | -6 | -13 | 16 | 5 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Urumqi are April–May: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Urumqi: Sunrise 07:18 · Sunset 21:07 · Day length 13:48
Time difference from Urumqi right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |