Climate Insights for Changji

The climate in Changji is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 184mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Changji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Changji has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Changji is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 184mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 23mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 25cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Changji is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Changji, which began on March 20, 2026. Changji is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Changji is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -17°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Changji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.