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Urumqi Weather in February

In February, the weather of Urumqi is still cold and dry. The average daytime temperature is -5°C (23°F), and the average night temperature is -14°C (7°F). The temperature difference between day and night is big. The average precipitation of this month is 10mm. Covered by white snow, the city is pure and mysterious.

Owing to the low temperature, tourists to Urumqi in this month are fewer and the accommodation fee is cheaper, so it is a good option to travel there if you get used to the cold weather.

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Averages for Urumqi Weather in February

Temperature: -10°C / 14°F

High Temperature: -5°C /23°F

Low Temperature: -14°C / 7°F

Humidity: 77%

Rainfall: 10 mm

Rainy Days: 7 days

Sunrise: 08:49 ~ 09:27

Sunset: 19:20 ~ 19:56

Air Quality in February
Average AQI:126

What to Wear in Urumqi in February

If you are indoors, a thin sweater or a thin hoodie plus woolen trousers are warm enough. If venturing outside, you must wear a thick sweater, a thick cotton-padded coat or down jacket, a wool hat and a cotton mask, snow boots, gloves, and scarf.

Where to Go in Urumqi in February

Even though the temperature is low in this month, the beautiful winter scenery in the Kanas Nature Reserve is more attractive. In winter, the whole scenic area becomes a real frozen wonderland composed of vast and pure snow plain, sparkling and clear rime, beautiful snow-covered landscape of ice lake, foggy Fairy Bay, peaceful villages with smoke rising from kitchen chimneys, wandering cattle and sheep and playful dogs. Visitors can experience snow jumping, ski with snowboard made from animal fur and skin, lake drifting, horse-drawn sleigh, girl-pursuit game and other recreational activities. Besides, tourists also can live with local families for a few days to enjoy a pleasant life. Also, going skiing in International Ski Resort is a nice choice.

Taking a hot spring bath in Shuimogou Park is pleasant in freezing winter. There visitors also can appreciate the beautiful scenery in Qingquan Hill, Hongqiao Hill, Hot Spring Hill, Shuita Hill, Xuelian Hill and Shuimo River and play golf in Xuelian Hill Golf Club. Qingquan Temple, the largest Buddhist holy land in Xinjiang, is also an attraction in the scenic spot.

Khan Tengger Mosque

International Ski Resort

Grand Bazaar

People's Square

Other Tips

The altitude of the Kanas Nature Reserve is high, so you should beware of altitude sickness. You need to apply for a frontier pass when visiting Baihama Village inside this scenic area. In order to protect yourself from the cold climate, you can apply some heating pads on your body during outdoor activities. Minorities in the city do not eat pork and the word ‘pig’ is a taboo.

What is the temperature in Urumqi in February?

High/Low Temperatures of Urumqi in February

Temperatures Graph of Urumqi in February

Air Quality of Urumqi in February

Historical Urumqi Weather in February

Feb	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Feb	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	-1.8°C / 28.7°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:27 / 19:20	59
2	-1.7°C / 28.9°F	-13.1°C / 8.4°F	09:26 / 19:21	60
3	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13°C / 8.6F	09:25 / 19:23	65
4	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	09:24 / 19:24	64
5	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	09:23 / 19:26	70
6	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	09:21 / 19:27	68
7	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	09:20 / 19:28	74
8	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	09:19 / 19:30	62
9	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	09:17 / 19:31	65
10	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	09:16 / 19:33	60
11	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	09:15 / 19:34	64
12	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	09:13 / 19:35	62
13	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	09:12 / 19:37	67
14	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13.1°C / 8.4°F	09:11 / 19:38	58
15	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13.1°C / 8.4°F	09:09 / 19:39	57
16	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:08 / 19:40	85
17	-1.7°C / 28.9°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:06 / 19:42	76
18	-1.7°C / 28.9°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:05 / 19:43	81
19	-1.7°C / 28.9°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:03 / 19:45	81
20	-1.7°C / 28.9°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:02 / 19:46	64
21	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	09:00 / 19:47	58
22	-1.6°C / 29.1°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	08:58 / 19:49	60
23	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	08:57 / 19:50	79
24	-1.5°C / 29.3°F	-13.2°C / 8.2°F	08:55 / 19:51	62
25	-1.4°C / 29.4°F	-13.1°C / 8.4°F	08:54 / 19:53	60
26	-1.3°C / 29.6°F	-13°C / 8.6°F	08:52 / 19:54	67
27	-1.1°C / 30°F	-12.9°C / 8.7°F	08:50 / 19:55	68
28	-1°C / 30.2°F	-12.8°C / 8.9°F	08:49 / 19:56	55

- Last updated on Nov. 27, 2019 -