May could be a good time to visit Urumqi, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in May. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
47%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Urumqi has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Urumqi in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Urumqi for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +21°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +2°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +23°C.
Is Urumqi warm or cold in May?
Urumqi is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Urumqi:
Climate in Urumqi in May
Urumqi weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+22°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
-13°C
-5°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+35°C
+39°C
Rainfall
39 mm
52 mm
40 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
50%
47%
46%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1012 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
9
8
6
Cloudy days
9
10
11
Rainy days
10
13
12
Snowy days
2
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +22°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 52 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 50% to 47%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in April to 8 in May.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Urumqi in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Urumqi is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Urumqi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 30 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Urumqi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Urumqi wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Urumqi?
This is the weather in Urumqi in May 2024:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
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+10°C
3 May
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+8°C
4 May
🌧️
+7°C
5 May
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+9°C
6 May
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+12°C
7 May
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+14°C
8 May
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+17°C
9 May
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+23°C
10 May
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+26°C
11 May
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+30°C
12 May
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+30°C
13 May
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+28°C
14 May
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+29°C
15 May
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+21°C
16 May
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+21°C
17 May
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+24°C
18 May
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+26°C
19 May
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+21°C
20 May
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+24°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+21°C
23 May
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+21°C
24 May
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+23°C
25 May
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+22°C
26 May
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+22°C
27 May
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+24°C
28 May
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+23°C
29 May
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+15°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+23°C
In May 2024 Urumqi had 24 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 38%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 5%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Urumqi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Urumqi in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+10°C) and the highest in 2019 (+14°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 149 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 530 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Urumqi in May:
Is May a good time to visit Urumqi?
It’s always a good time to visit Urumqi, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Urumqi in May?
May has mild temperatures in Urumqi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Urumqi rainy in May?
Urumqi is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Urumqi in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Urumqi in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Urumqi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
