UEruemqi Weather in October

October weather in Urumqi

October feels crisp and dry, with mild afternoons and chilly evenings. The average high is 17°C, but temperatures can fall to 5°C overnight. Rain is limited, so you can spend comfortable days at the Xinjiang Regional Museum or walking around Red Hill Park.

Sunshine still makes outdoor sightseeing pleasant, but daylight is shorter than in September. Skip long mountain outings late in the day; the cold can catch you out after sunset. For dinner, warm up with a bowl of laghman, hand-pulled noodles served across Xinjiang.

National Day crowds

China's National Day holiday begins on October 1. The holiday period can bring more domestic visitors to Urumqi's main sights and busier trains, so the city may feel less quiet at the start of the month.

If you hate crowds, visit after the holiday. October is generally calmer than the summer high season, and prices may ease once holiday demand passes. It's still a good month for city sightseeing, though September is warmer and is also one of the best months overall.

Local tips for UEruemqi

Travelling with kids? The Xinjiang Regional Museum is an easy indoor choice if an evening feels too cold for another walk. Its displays offer a useful introduction to the region's history and cultures.

For a local-specific tip, visit the International Grand Bazaar during daylight, then head indoors for laghman as the evening cools. The bazaar is a major Urumqi landmark, but its outdoor lanes are less appealing after dark in October. Check the National Day dates before choosing your travel days, since holiday crowds can affect transport as well as sightseeing.