Ürümqi weather in January
January in Ürümqi: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Ürümqi · #551 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 35/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ürümqi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -4°C / 25°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -13°C / 8°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.4 cm / 4.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 156 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ürümqi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ürümqi?
- January in Ürümqi: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ürümqi on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürümqi in January?
- In January, Ürümqi averages a daily high of -4°C and a low of -13.1°C, with about 7.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürümqi in January?
- Ürümqi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 156 in January.
- Does it snow in Ürümqi in January?
- Ürümqi sees roughly 10.4 cm of snowfall in January.