When is the best time to go to Tianshan
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tianshan, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tianshan
Tianshan weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tianshan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 29mm | 5.3hrs | 11.2hrs |
The climate in Tianshan during January can be summarized as cool and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
January is in the winter in Tianshan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 44mm | 5.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Tianshan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
February is in the winter in Tianshan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Tianshan weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 60mm | 5.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Tianshan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
March is in the spring in Tianshan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 74mm | 6.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Tianshan's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
April is in the spring in Tianshan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 86mm | 6.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Tianshan and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tianshan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Tianshan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 140mm | 6.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Tianshan during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
June is in the summer in Tianshan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tianshan with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 217mm | 7.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Tianshan is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tianshan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Tianshan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 217mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 139mm | 8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Tianshan is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tianshan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Tianshan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 104mm | 6.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Tianshan's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Tianshan.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tianshan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Tianshan weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 53mm | 6.3hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Tianshan and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tianshan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tianshan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 49mm | 5.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
Tianshan's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tianshan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tianshan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Tianshan weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 25mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Tianshan is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tianshan.
December is in the winter in Tianshan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tianshan with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tianshan weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 217mm 8.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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