Hotan Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
In Hotan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average 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 average around -9°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Hotan.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Hotan ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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