AI-generatedKorla at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 52 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 945 m
Climate in Korla
Korla has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Korla is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Korla
The best time to visit Korla is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 52 mm fall in an average year.
Korla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Korla in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Korla in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 33–35 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Korla in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–28 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Korla in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −1–6 °C by day
- 6.1 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
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:2617:36
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 06:09–07:04 · evening 16:58–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:09 · evening 17:53–18:04
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 Korla compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Korla in October?
In October, Korla is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Korla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min06:26 – 17:36
- UV index
- 4 · 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 %68 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Korla
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 Korla (score 94 and 98). In April, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 5 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Korla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January−1° · 6.0 h
In January, Korla is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in January43February6° · 6.8 h
In February, Korla is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in February80March15° · 7.8 h
In March, Korla is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in March98April23° · 8.5 h
In April, Korla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in April89May29° · 8.9 h
In May, Korla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in May65June33° · 9.1 h
In June, Korla is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in June53July35° · 9.3 h
In July, Korla is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in July61August33° · 8.8 h
In August, Korla is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in August92September28° · 8.4 h
In September, Korla is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 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 Korla.
Korla in September94October19° · 7.1 h
In October, Korla is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in October44November9° · 6.2 h
In November, Korla is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in November39December0° · 5.6 h
In December, Korla is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korla.
Korla in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Korla
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (20°). 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 | 40 | −1° | −11° | 6.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 6° | −6° | 6.8 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 15° | 1° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 23° | 8° | 8.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 89 | 29° | 14° | 8.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 33° | 18° | 9.1 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 35° | 20° | 9.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 33° | 19° | 8.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 28° | 13° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 19° | 6° | 7.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 9° | −2° | 6.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 0° | −9° | 5.6 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
41.76° N, 86.15° E · 945 m · Asia/Urumqi
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Korla
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 7.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Korla, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Korla: 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, Korla has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Korla
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Korla
How breezy and how cloudy Korla 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 Korla 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 Korla: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Korla
How often the day gets hot in Korla (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, Korla has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Korla
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Korla 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.
Korla has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 0 °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
- 6,310 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Korla compared
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Korla vs Ürümqi
In October Korla has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 79). During the day Ürümqi is 4 °C cooler than Korla. Ürümqi gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Korla | Ürümqi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Korla
When is the best time to visit Korla?
The best time to visit Korla 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 Korla?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Korla?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 52 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Korla get?
Korla gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Korla in?
Korla is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Korla?
A nonstop flight from London to Korla takes about 8 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Korla?
Korla has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 84, summer holidays 58, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 40.