AI-generatedHotan at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 40 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 1,366 m
Climate in Hotan
Hotan has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Hotan is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hotan
The best time to visit Hotan is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 40 mm fall in an average year.
Hotan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hotan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Hotan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Hotan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 12–28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Hotan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 2–8 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hotan for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4718:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:31–07:22 · evening 17:30–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:31 · evening 18:21–18:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hotan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Hotan in October?
In October, Hotan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:47 – 18:05
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Hotan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Hotan (score 99 and 95). In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 hbetter | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 3 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hotan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January2° · 5.7 h
In January, Hotan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in January41February8° · 6.2 h
In February, Hotan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in February87March17° · 6.7 h
In March, Hotan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in March95April24° · 7.5 h
In April, Hotan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in April90May28° · 8.5 h
In May, Hotan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in May71June32° · 8.8 h
In June, Hotan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in June58July33° · 7.9 h
In July, Hotan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in July64August32° · 7.5 h
In August, Hotan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in August91September28° · 8.0 h
In September, Hotan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in September99October21° · 8.6 h
In October, Hotan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in October67November12° · 7.4 h
In November, Hotan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in November40December4° · 5.9 h
In December, Hotan is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Hotan.
Hotan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hotan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 2° | −8° | 5.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 8° | −3° | 6.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 17° | 5° | 6.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 24° | 12° | 7.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 90 | 28° | 16° | 8.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 32° | 20° | 8.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 33° | 21° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 32° | 20° | 7.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 28° | 16° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 21° | 8° | 8.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 12° | 1° | 7.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 4° | −5° | 5.9 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.11° N, 79.93° E · 1,366 m · Asia/Urumqi
Sunshine hours in Hotan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Hotan, 76 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hotan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Hotan: 2 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Hotan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hotan
How breezy and how cloudy Hotan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hotan typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Hotan: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hotan
How often the day gets hot in Hotan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hotan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Hotan
Weather for your travel dates
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Hotan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hotan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 3 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 5 min
- Distance
- 6,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Hotan compared
Put Hotan side by side with another destination.
Hotan vs Kashgar
In October the holiday weather in Hotan and Kashgar is about equally good (score 99 vs 97). During the day it is about as warm in Kashgar as in Hotan. Kashgar gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Hotan | Kashgar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Hotan ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- HotanThis page21°99
- 2Kashgar21°97
- 3Kucha20°97
- 4Turpan23°96
- 5Dunhuang20°95
- 6Yinchuan18°93
- 7Pingyao19°89
- 8Yining17°88
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Frequently asked questions about Hotan
When is the best time to visit Hotan?
The best time to visit Hotan is from March to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hotan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Hotan?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 40 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Hotan get?
Hotan gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Hotan in?
Hotan is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hotan?
A nonstop flight from London to Hotan takes about 8 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hotan?
Hotan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 86, summer holidays 62, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 40.