Kashgar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kashgar can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Kashgar can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a very cold 1°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kashgar experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 185 mm annually. The seasons in Kashgar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives low rainfall, with an average of 26 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 6.8 mm over 3 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kashgar Precipitation page.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
In Kashgar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kashgar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 40%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 8 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, September, October and November and highest during December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kashgar 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 1°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 26 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 313 hours of sunshine.
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