Climate Insights for Ghulja

Yili, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
April
42mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ghulja is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 284mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 42mm of rainfall. Ghulja 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: 5° Average: -2° Min: -7° Mar Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 18° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 20° Aug Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 17° Sep Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Oct Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Nov Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Ghulja has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ghulja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 284mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 42mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13mm. That's 29mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Ghulja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

9 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ghulja, which began on June 21, 2026. Ghulja 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 -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr 15°
May 20°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 25°
Sep 19°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Ghulja is during April, May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ghulja 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
13 mm
12 cm
Feb
-7 °C
5 °C
10 km/h
16 mm
11 cm
Mar
1 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
5 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
42 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
3 cm
Nov
-2 °C
10 °C
10 km/h
29 mm
9 cm
Dec
-7 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
19 mm
14 cm
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