Climate Insights for Tacheng

The climate in Tacheng is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 353mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Tacheng 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Tacheng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Tacheng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 353mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 50mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 33mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Tacheng 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 April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Tacheng, which began on March 20, 2026. Tacheng 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Tacheng is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tacheng 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.