Hami climate
Hami (Xinjiang, China) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hami climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −131 | −817 | −524 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 440 | −424 | 032 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 1355 | 236 | 745 | 10.1 |
| Apr | 2170 | 947 | 1559 | 50.2 |
| May | 2882 | 1458 | 2170 | 50.2 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2069 | 2780 | 140.6 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2373 | 2985 | 130.5 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2271 | 2883 | 80.3 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 40.1 |
| Oct | 1865 | 846 | 1355 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 847 | 032 | 440 | 40.1 |
| Dec | 033 | −720 | −326 | 20.1 |
| Year | 3696 | −817 | 1356 | 622.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 75% | 2.1 | 9:21 |
| Feb | 44% | 63% | 3.2 | 10:28 |
| Mar | 29% | 49% | 4.8 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 26% | 56% | 6.1 | 13:20 |
| May | 24% | 54% | 7.2 | 14:37 |
| Jun | 27% | 56% | 7.2 | 15:19 |
| Jul | 29% | 54% | 7.0 | 15:02 |
| Aug | 26% | 50% | 6.4 | 13:55 |
| Sep | 27% | 43% | 5.4 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 30% | 39% | 4.0 | 10:57 |
| Nov | 43% | 51% | 2.6 | 9:40 |
| Dec | 53% | 69% | 1.9 | 9:02 |
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 Hami is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −1 °C31 °F and lows −8 °C17 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.9 °C61 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 56% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (14 mm0.6 in), the driest is March (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 56% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in December to 10 km/h (6 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hami
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −1 °C31 °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 Hami
- Winter (December–February) — highs −131 to 4 °C40 °F, lows −817 to −4 °C24 °F, about 2 mm0.1 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 1355 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 236 to 14 °C58 °F, about 4 mm0.1 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 3392 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2069 to 23 °C73 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 847 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 032 to 16 °C60 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Hami compares
Compared with Turpan, about 353 km to the west, Hami is on average 4.3 °C7.8 °F cooler and receives 15% less precipitation (62 mm2.4 in vs 73 mm2.9 in). The difference is largest in June (5.7 °C10.2 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Hami is the 362nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 544th 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: Nukus (Uzbekistan, BWk), Zhanaozen (Kazakhstan, BWk) and Daşoguz (Turkmenistan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Dunhuang 312 km · 13 °C56 °F · 49 mm1.9 in
- Turpan 353 km · 18 °C64 °F · 73 mm2.9 in
- Ürümqi 490 km · 10 °C50 °F · 285 mm11 in
- Changji 517 km · 12 °C53 °F · 285 mm11 in
- Jiayuguan 522 km · 9 °C49 °F · 111 mm4.4 in
- Jiuquan 542 km · 11 °C52 °F · 145 mm5.7 in
- Korla 616 km · 13 °C55 °F · 112 mm4.4 in
- Shihezi 623 km · 11 °C52 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hami?
July is the warmest month in Hami, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hami?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -1 °C (31 °F) and an average low of -8 °C (17 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hami?
June is the wettest month with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Hami?
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 1,629 m, while Hami lies at about 783 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.5 °C9.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.