Turpan    Weather

  Turpan can be one of the hottest places in China with average temperatures of 35℃accounting for over 100 days throughout the year. However, residents usually do not feel uncomfortable with the heat as much as visitors would think because the humidity is generally no more than 3%. The Turpan Basin is the world’s lowest-lying basin, the lowest point being 154 meters below sea level. Gales up to 12km are a common thing here and the rainfall averages about 16mm in recent years but the underground water basins do have plenty of water. Also to point out, the temperature difference between day and night is major which means that a coat is necessary. 

  The best time to go:

 From July to September it is the best time to visit because all kinds of fresh fruits are available in the markets. Grapes, Hami melons and water melonsare in high quality and they are special local products of Turpan. Because of the dry weather, the fruits here contain richer sugarscompared to anywhere else. A lot of visitors are attracted to and impressed by the fruitsgreat appearance and delicious taste.