AI-generatedKashgar at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 119 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 1,284 m
Climate in Kashgar
Kashgar 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 0 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Kashgar is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:0518:19
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 06:48–07:41 · evening 17:42–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:48 · evening 18:35–18:46
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.
What is the weather like in Kashgar in October?
In October, Kashgar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kashgar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:05 – 18:19
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+6Asia/Urumqi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Kashgar
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 8.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kashgar, 72 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kashgar
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Kashgar: 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, Kashgar has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kashgar
How breezy and how cloudy Kashgar 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 Kashgar typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Kashgar: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 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 Kashgar
How often the day gets hot in Kashgar (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, Kashgar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kashgar
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 37 | 0° | −9° | 5.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 6° | −5° | 6.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 15° | 1° | 6.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 23° | 9° | 7.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 96 | 28° | 14° | 9.1 h | 3 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 32° | 18° | 10.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 33° | 21° | 10.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 19° | 9.8 h | 3 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 27° | 14° | 8.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 20° | 7° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 10° | −1° | 6.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 2° | −7° | 4.9 h | 1 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
39.47° N, 75.99° E · 1,284 m · Asia/Urumqi
Best time to visit Kashgar
The best time to visit Kashgar is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is August with 21 mm of precipitation.
Kashgar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kashgar in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Kashgar in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Kashgar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 10–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Kashgar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–6 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kashgar for you.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kashgar
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 September bring similar holiday weather to Kashgar (score 97 and 99). In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 99 |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 17 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Kashgar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January0° · 5 h
In January, Kashgar is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in January40February6° · 6 h
In February, Kashgar is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in February76March15° · 7 h
In March, Kashgar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in March96April23° · 8 h
In April, Kashgar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in April96May28° · 9 h
In May, Kashgar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in May70June32° · 11 h
In June, Kashgar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in June60July33° · 11 h
In July, Kashgar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in July74August31° · 10 h
In August, Kashgar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in August99September27° · 9 h
In September, Kashgar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in September97October20° · 8 h
In October, Kashgar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in October54November10° · 7 h
In November, Kashgar is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashgar.
Kashgar in November36December2° · 5 h
In December, Kashgar is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kashgar.
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Kashgar vs. Bishkek
In October Kashgar has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 73). During the day Bishkek is 4 °C cooler than Kashgar. Bishkek gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Kashgar | Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Kashgar ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- KashgarThis page20°97
- 2Beijing19°91
- 3Qingdao19°21°90
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Jinan21°89
- 6Dalian17°19°86
- 7Kaifeng22°84
- 8Zhengzhou22°83
Planning a trip to Kashgar
Weather for your travel dates
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Kashgar 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.
Kashgar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,830 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kashgar
When is the best time to visit Kashgar?
The best time to visit Kashgar is from April 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 Kashgar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Kashgar?
The wettest month is August with 21 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kashgar get?
Kashgar gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Kashgar in?
Kashgar uses the time zone Asia/Urumqi, at UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kashgar?
A nonstop flight from London to Kashgar takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kashgar?
Kashgar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 37.
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