Ghulja climate
Ghulja (Xinjiang, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 273 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ghulja climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −818 | −327 | 140.6 |
| Feb | 642 | −523 | 032 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 1457 | 133 | 745 | 160.6 |
| Apr | 2170 | 745 | 1458 | 301.2 |
| May | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 301.2 |
| Jun | 3289 | 1864 | 2577 | 311.2 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2068 | 2781 | 341.3 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1865 | 2678 | 200.8 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 170.7 |
| Oct | 1966 | 642 | 1254 | 210.8 |
| Nov | 1049 | −130 | 440 | 271.0 |
| Dec | 338 | −621 | −229 | 170.7 |
| Year | 3494 | −818 | 1355 | 27311 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58% | 63% | 2.2 | 9:15 |
| Feb | 55% | 69% | 3.1 | 10:25 |
| Mar | 48% | 66% | 4.2 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 44% | 63% | 5.1 | 13:23 |
| May | 38% | 62% | 6.2 | 14:43 |
| Jun | 37% | 65% | 6.4 | 15:27 |
| Jul | 35% | 59% | 6.5 | 15:09 |
| Aug | 34% | 54% | 5.9 | 13:59 |
| Sep | 35% | 48% | 4.8 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 44% | 51% | 3.3 | 10:55 |
| Nov | 54% | 62% | 2.0 | 9:34 |
| Dec | 57% | 65% | 1.8 | 8:55 |
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 Ghulja is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −8 °C18 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 30 °C53.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 273 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March and August and September. The wettest month is July (34 mm1.3 in), the driest is January (14 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 34% in August to 58% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 18 cm).
Best time to visit Ghulja
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 17 mm0.7 in to 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °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 Ghulja
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 6 °C42 °F, lows −818 to −5 °C23 °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 1457 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 133 to 13 °C55 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 27 °C81 °F, lows −130 to 13 °C55 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ghulja compares
Compared with Huocheng, about 39 km to the northwest, Ghulja has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Ghulja is the 384th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 519th 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: Taraz (Kazakhstan, BSk), Almaty (Kazakhstan, Dfa) and Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan, BSk).
Nearby places
- Huocheng 39 km · 13 °C55 °F · 263 mm10 in
- Bole 124 km · 11 °C51 °F · 298 mm12 in
- Xinyuan 164 km · 12 °C54 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Taldykorgan 264 km · 10 °C51 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Xincheng 278 km · 12 °C54 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Aqsu 315 km · 13 °C55 °F · 124 mm4.9 in
- Karamay 337 km · 11 °C51 °F · 155 mm6.1 in
- Tacheng 340 km · 9 °C49 °F · 270 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ghulja?
July is the warmest month in Ghulja, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ghulja?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (36 °F) and an average low of -8 °C (18 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ghulja?
July is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Ghulja?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
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 896 m, while Ghulja lies at about 639 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.