Climate Insights for Tacheng

The climate in Tacheng is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 313mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm 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 -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season.

Tacheng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Tacheng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 313mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 40mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17mm. That's 24mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Tacheng 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 May, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Tacheng, which began on June 21, 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Tacheng is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -16°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.