AI-generatedKucha at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 63 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 1,048 m
Climate in Kucha
Kucha has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Kucha is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kucha
The best time to visit Kucha is from March to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to April and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
Kucha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kucha in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Kucha in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Kucha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 10–27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Kucha in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −1–6 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:3917:49
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 06:22–07:17 · evening 17:11–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:22 · evening 18:06–18:17
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 Kucha 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 15° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kucha in October?
In October, Kucha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min06:39 – 17:49
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Kucha
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 Kucha (score 97 and 97). In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 5 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kucha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January−1° · 6.0 h
In January, Kucha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °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 Kucha.
Kucha in January43February6° · 7.0 h
In February, Kucha is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in February88March15° · 7.5 h
In March, Kucha is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in March97April23° · 8.2 h
In April, Kucha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in April84May27° · 9.0 h
In May, Kucha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in May58June31° · 9.4 h
In June, Kucha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in June50July33° · 9.4 h
In July, Kucha is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. 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 Kucha.
Kucha in July55August31° · 8.9 h
In August, Kucha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in August85September27° · 8.5 h
In September, Kucha is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in September97October20° · 8.0 h
In October, Kucha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in October63November10° · 6.8 h
In November, Kucha is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in November38December1° · 5.4 h
In December, Kucha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kucha.
Kucha in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kucha
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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° | −12° | 6.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 6° | −6° | 7.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 15° | 2° | 7.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 23° | 9° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 84 | 27° | 13° | 9.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 31° | 17° | 9.4 h | 3 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 33° | 18° | 9.4 h | 3 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 31° | 17° | 8.9 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 27° | 13° | 8.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 20° | 5° | 8.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 10° | −2° | 6.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 1° | −10° | 5.4 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
41.71° N, 82.93° E · 1,048 m · Asia/Urumqi
Sunshine hours in Kucha
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 8.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kucha, 71 % 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 Kucha: 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, Kucha has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kucha
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 and clouds in Kucha
How breezy and how cloudy Kucha 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 Kucha typically peaks at 12 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 34 % of the sky over Kucha: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 Kucha
How often the day gets hot in Kucha (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, Kucha 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
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Kucha 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.
Kucha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,110 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.
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Kucha vs Yining
In October Kucha has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 88). During the day Yining is 3 °C cooler than Kucha. Yining gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Kucha | Yining |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Kucha ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Turpan23°96
- 5Dunhuang20°95
- 6Yinchuan18°93
- 7Pingyao19°89
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Frequently asked questions about Kucha
When is the best time to visit Kucha?
The best time to visit Kucha 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 Kucha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Kucha?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Kucha get?
Kucha gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kucha in?
Kucha is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kucha?
A nonstop flight from London to Kucha takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kucha?
Kucha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 79, summer holidays 53, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 39.