Ürümqi weather in May
May in Ürümqi: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Ürümqi · #165 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ürümqi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 157 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ürümqi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ürümqi?
- May in Ürümqi: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Ürümqi on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürümqi in May?
- In May, Ürümqi averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 33.1 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürümqi in May?
- Ürümqi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 157 in May.