Climate Insights for Shihezi

The climate in Shihezi is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 240mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Shihezi 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.

Shihezi has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 53°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 -20°C and an average temperature of -17°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.

Shihezi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 44mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 38mm less than May, the wettest month. 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 35cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Shihezi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Shihezi, which began on June 21, 2026. Shihezi 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 -20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Shihezi is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shihezi 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.