Ghulja
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ghulja month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ghulja are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and May the wettest (about 42 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.4 | -12.1 | 11 | 7.2 |
| February | 3.2 | -8.8 | 13 | 8.1 |
| March | 13.6 | 0.1 | 26 | 8.8 |
| April | 21.0 | 7.3 | 40 | 9.9 |
| May | 26.2 | 12.7 | 42 | 11.2 |
| June | 30.1 | 17.4 | 33 | 11.8 |
| July | 32.3 | 19.6 | 24 | 12.1 |
| August | 30.8 | 17.8 | 20 | 11.3 |
| September | 25.9 | 12.3 | 20 | 10.1 |
| October | 17.9 | 4.5 | 20 | 8.6 |
| November | 8.6 | -2.6 | 23 | 7.0 |
| December | 1.6 | -8.3 | 16 | 6.5 |
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People and places shaping Ghulja
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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026Past and future events in Ghulja
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Previously
- East Turkestan Revolution
Occurred on 7 November 1944 in Ghulja.
- Ghulja incident
Two days of demonstrations or riots in the city in 1997.
Sources checked (25)
- Yining
- U.S. Criticizes China Over Planned Demolition of Uyghur Mosque
- Uighur Cultural Orientation - FAMiliarization
- ‘Like a movie’: In Xinjiang, new evidence that China stages prayers, street scenes for visiting deleg....
- Uyghurs mark 28 years since Ghulja violence, condemn ongoing repression - VOA
- The Union (Ittifaq and Odaq) (وداق \اتفاق) Journal - Harvard-Yenching Institute
- CHINA 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT - U.S,Department of State
- Ghulja, China - Travel Guide, Population, Area, Safety ...
- Ghulja, China — Map, Facts & Top Attractions | Topologica
- Ghulja for First-Time Visitors: Attractions, Facts, Food ...
- Top 10 Places to Visit in Ghulja – Nature, Adventure, and ...
- Things to Do In Ghulja – China
- Yining City Guide (Ghulja): The Leafy Capital of the Ili Valley
- Ghulja City Guide | Things to Do & Travel Tips | TravelPal
- Ghulja Business Environment and Economic Overview
- Living in Ghulja — Expat Guide | Rewire Abroad | Rewire Abroad
- Ghulja, China - trackstick
- Ghulja incident - Wikipedia
- Blood in Ghulja: The 1997 Massacre and China’s War on Uyghur ...
- PRESS RELEASE: World Uyghur Congress Commemorates Ghulja ...
- Ghulja Massacre: A direct consequence of China’s religious ...
- Why Uyghurs Keep Commemorating the Ghulja Massacre of 1997
- 28th Anniversary of The Ghulja Massacre: China’s Bloody ...
- Uyghurs mark 28 years since Ghulja violence, condemn ongoing ...
- Wikidata structured records for Ghulja
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01 · OverviewGhulja, in brief
Ghulja
Ghulja, also known as Yining or Kulja, is a county-level city situated in northwestern Xinjiang, China. Positioned along the Ili River, the municipality functions as the administrative seat and the most populous city of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture.
Geographically, the city sits at coordinates latitude 43.91515 and longitude 81.32151. The modern settlement serves as the successor to the nearby ruined city of Almaliq in Huocheng County. Within the wider regional hierarchy of Xinjiang, Ghulja ranks as the third largest city, following Ürümqi and Korla. The municipal footprint covers a land area defined at 629 square kilometers, which includes territory expanded through the 2003 transfer of two villages and roughly 100 square kilometers of land from the adjacent, separately administered Yining County.
The geography of the Ili River basin has historically shaped the settlement's role as a regional commercial hub. The terrain supports multi-ethnic demographics comprising Uyghur, Han, Hui, and Kazakh populations, alongside communities of Mongolian, Xibe, Uzbek, and Russian descent. Spanning its time under historical entities such as the Chagatai Khanate and the Dzungar Khanate, the local topography and watershed facilitated agricultural reforms, irrigation installations, and trade routes linking the area across northwestern China.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghulja
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ghulja located and what are its coordinates?
Ghulja is situated in China at geographic coordinates 43.9151, 81.3215, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ghulja?
Ghulja has a recorded population of approximately 269,158 and observes the Asia/Urumqi time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ghulja?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ghulja include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ghulja?
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