Climate Insights for Karamay

The climate in Karamay is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 101mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 15mm of rainfall. Karamay 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 -20°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Karamay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 55°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Karamay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 101mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. 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 11cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Karamay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 16km/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 10km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Karamay, which began on March 20, 2026. Karamay 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Karamay is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -20°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karamay 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.