UEruemqi Weather in July

July weather

Urumqi is hot in July, with daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 19°C. The air is fairly dry, but the sun can still feel strong during a long walk. Rain is limited to a handful of days, though a shower can interrupt an outdoor plan.

Sightseeing works best when you save the hottest part of the day for an indoor stop. You can explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, then head out to see the city's parks or museums later. Tianchi, also called Heavenly Lake, makes a cooler day trip in the mountains. Avoid a long city walk at midday, when the heat can wear you down.

Events and crowds

There isn't a major fixed-date festival in Urumqi each July. China's school summer holiday brings more families to Xinjiang, and the Grand Bazaar is a lively place to browse local crafts and food. July is busier than the calmer spring and autumn months, so rooms and transport can cost more than in April, May or September.

If you hate crowds, visit the Grand Bazaar on a weekday and go in the evening.

Local tips for UEruemqi

July has long daylight, so you've got time for a relaxed evening stroll after the heat eases. Try a plate of laghman, hand-pulled noodles served with vegetables and meat, at the Grand Bazaar. It's a good way to sit down and sample a local staple between sights.

Travelling with kids? Keep the city's indoor stops for the warmest hours, then take them to Tianchi for mountain air and lake views. The trip gets you beyond Urumqi's hot streets without needing to plan a strenuous hike.