Climate Insights for Turpan

The climate in Turpan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 28mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 6mm of rainfall. Turpan 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 -9°C.

Turpan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 33°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°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 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Turpan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 28mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. 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.

Turpan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Turpan, which began on March 20, 2026. Turpan 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Turpan is during April and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Turpan 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. 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.