Hotan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Hotan is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
The area is known for its low rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Hotan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Hotan sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 79 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Hotan has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 15 mm, and the driest month, December, with 2.4 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hotan. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Hotan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 54%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 29%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and no rain partly cloudy and no rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Hotan
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Hotan in China
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 15 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.
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