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Hami City Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Hami City year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): 46–74°F on average, dry and warm climate, large temperature difference between day and night, little rainfall. Common activities: Spring outing, flower viewing (if any). Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, add warm clothing in the morning and evening.
  • Summer (June–August): 83–85°F on average, hot and dry, very little rainfall. Common activities: Summer resort (if any), night activities. Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, hat, sunglasses.
  • Autumn (September–November): 67–34°F on average, temperature changes from high to cool, slightly more rainfall in September, other months are dry. Common activities: Autumn scenery viewing (if any). Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, add warm clothing in the morning and evening.
  • Winter (December–February): -8.9–-36.1°F on average, cold and dry, little rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities. Suggested clothing: Thick warm clothing, hat, scarf, gloves.

Hami City climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 53.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 18 mm / Summer humidity: 20%–30% / Rainiest month: September

Hami City monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.2°F
1.2
February
27.9°F
2.5
March
46.2°F
0.5
April
58.5°F
0.5
May
74.1°F
2
June
83.3°F
0.5
July
85.1°F
0.7
August
81.9°F
1.3
September
67.8°F
5.5
October
52.2°F
0.5
November
34.5°F
1.7
December
16°F
1.7

Hami City weather for the next seven days

12/16
Tuesday
Sunny
26.4°F/16.5°F
12/17
Wednesday
Sunny
28.8°F/17.9°F
12/18
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
27.8°F/20°F
12/19
Friday
Sunny
27.1°F/18.5°F
12/20
Saturday
Sunny
28.6°F/18°F
12/21
Sunday
Light freezing rain
25.4°F/18.3°F
12/22
Monday
Partly Cloudy
27.3°F/19.9°F

Hami City Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Which country is Hami City in?

Hami City is a prefecture-level city located in eastern Xinjiang, China.

What does 'Hami' refer to in relation to China?

In China, 'Hami' is famously associated with 'Hami melon' (hā mì guā), a sweet variety of muskmelon also known as honeydew or cantaloupe.

What is the estimated population of Hami City?

Population estimates for Hami City vary by source and year, with projections suggesting around 446,413 people in 2025. Recent data indicates approximately 429,000 in 2023 and figures from 2019 and 2020 also exist.

What are the potential meanings of the name 'Hami'?

The name 'Hami' has diverse origins: it can mean 'protector' or 'benefactor' in Arabic, 'defender' or 'supporter' in Swahili, and in Japanese (食み) it relates to 'to eat' or 'food'. It is also the name of a city in China known for its melons.

What is Hami City known for?

Hami City, located in China's Xinjiang region, is most famously recognized for its delicious and sweet Hami melons, a key agricultural product of the area.