Bole climate
Bole (Xinjiang, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 298 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bole climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −326 | −1211 | −719 | 150.6 |
| Feb | 133 | −916 | −425 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 1049 | −131 | 440 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 1966 | 744 | 1355 | 321.3 |
| May | 2577 | 1254 | 1965 | 351.4 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1763 | 2475 | 381.5 |
| Jul | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 391.5 |
| Aug | 3189 | 1865 | 2577 | 230.9 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1254 | 1966 | 200.8 |
| Oct | 1661 | 542 | 1151 | 240.9 |
| Nov | 744 | −229 | 236 | 230.9 |
| Dec | −130 | −916 | −523 | 160.6 |
| Year | 3391 | −1211 | 1151 | 29812 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 76% | 1.9 | 9:08 |
| Feb | 77% | 78% | 2.8 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 64% | 70% | 3.9 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 54% | 62% | 5.2 | 13:26 |
| May | 48% | 59% | 6.5 | 14:49 |
| Jun | 46% | 62% | 6.6 | 15:35 |
| Jul | 44% | 58% | 6.6 | 15:16 |
| Aug | 42% | 54% | 6.0 | 14:03 |
| Sep | 44% | 50% | 4.8 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 54% | 58% | 3.1 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 67% | 70% | 1.8 | 9:29 |
| Dec | 76% | 77% | 1.5 | 8:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bole is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C26 °F and lows −12 °C11 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.5 °C60.3 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 298 mm12 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is July (39 mm1.5 in), the driest is January (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 42% in August to 80% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in January to 6 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bole
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 20 mm0.8 in to 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C26 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bole
- Winter (December–February) — highs −326 to 1 °C33 °F, lows −1211 to −9 °C16 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1049 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −131 to 12 °C54 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1763 to 19 °C67 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 744 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −229 to 12 °C54 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bole compares
Compared with Ghulja, about 124 km to the southwest, Bole is on average 2.1 °C3.8 °F cooler and receives 9% more precipitation (298 mm12 in vs 273 mm11 in). The difference is largest in January (4.5 °C8.1 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Bole is the 426th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 512th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan, BSk), Elista (Russia, Dfa) and Astrakhan (Russia, BSk).
Nearby places
- Ghulja 124 km · 13 °C55 °F · 273 mm11 in
- Huocheng 133 km · 13 °C55 °F · 263 mm10 in
- Xinyuan 188 km · 12 °C54 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Tacheng 217 km · 9 °C49 °F · 270 mm11 in
- Karamay 234 km · 11 °C51 °F · 155 mm6.1 in
- Taldykorgan 291 km · 10 °C51 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Shihezi 321 km · 11 °C52 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
- Xincheng 360 km · 12 °C54 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bole?
July is the warmest month in Bole, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bole?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -3 °C (26 °F) and an average low of -12 °C (11 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bole?
July is the wettest month with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Bole?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,288 m, while Bole lies at about 509 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.1 °C9.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.