Ürümqi weather in December
December in Ürümqi: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Ürümqi · #546 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ürümqi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -3°C / 26°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -13°C / 8°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -16°C / 4°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.3 cm / 5.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 126 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ürümqi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ürümqi?
- December in Ürümqi: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ürümqi on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürümqi in December?
- In December, Ürümqi averages a daily high of -3.3°C and a low of -13.1°C, with about 10.6 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürümqi in December?
- Ürümqi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 126 in December.
- Does it snow in Ürümqi in December?
- Ürümqi sees roughly 13.3 cm of snowfall in December.