AI-generatedTashkorgan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 348 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 3,103 m
Climate in Tashkorgan
Tashkorgan has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Tashkorgan is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tashkorgan
The best time to visit Tashkorgan is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from July to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is August with 63 mm of precipitation.
Tashkorgan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tashkorgan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 0–13 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Tashkorgan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Tashkorgan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- −1–16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Tashkorgan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −7–−4 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jul – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about −2°
07:0618:23
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:50–07:42 · evening 17:48–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:40–06:50 · evening 18:39–18:50
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 Tashkorgan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 3° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 3° |
| Night-time low | −3° | −12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Tashkorgan in October?
In October, Tashkorgan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:06 – 18:23
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Compare two months in Tashkorgan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Tashkorgan: score 78 against 48. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 6 more rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 16° |
| Night-time low | −7° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 16 mmbetter | 36 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tashkorgan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January−7° · 5.8 h
In January, Tashkorgan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 6 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in January40February−4° · 5.9 h
In February, Tashkorgan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in February41March0° · 6.7 h
In March, Tashkorgan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in March39April6° · 7.3 h
In April, Tashkorgan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in April68May13° · 7.9 h
In May, Tashkorgan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in May74June17° · 7.7 h
In June, Tashkorgan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in June70July21° · 7.2 h
In July, Tashkorgan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in July65August20° · 6.2 h
In August, Tashkorgan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in August78September16° · 6.5 h
In September, Tashkorgan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 36 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in September48October7° · 6.4 h
In October, Tashkorgan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in October39November−1° · 5.7 h
In November, Tashkorgan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan in November39December−6° · 5.6 h
In December, Tashkorgan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °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 Tashkorgan.
Tashkorgan 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 Tashkorgan
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −7°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−22°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in July, 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 | −7° | −22° | 5.8 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | −4° | −20° | 5.9 h | 3 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 0° | −14° | 6.7 h | 5 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 6° | −8° | 7.3 h | 7 | 25 |
| MayMay | 68 | 13° | −1° | 7.9 h | 9 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 17° | 4° | 7.7 h | 14 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 21° | 8° | 7.2 h | 15 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 20° | 7° | 6.2 h | 16 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 16° | 2° | 6.5 h | 10 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 7° | −7° | 6.4 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | −1° | −16° | 5.7 h | 3 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | −6° | −22° | 5.6 h | 2 | 4 |
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
37.78° N, 75.22° E · 3,103 m · Asia/Urumqi
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tashkorgan
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 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Tashkorgan, 57 % 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 Tashkorgan: 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, Tashkorgan has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tashkorgan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 Tashkorgan
How breezy and how cloudy Tashkorgan 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 Tashkorgan typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Tashkorgan: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 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.
Snow
Snow in Tashkorgan
When Tashkorgan is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Tashkorgan has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 37 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Tashkorgan
Weather for your travel dates
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Tashkorgan 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.
Tashkorgan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 4 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 7 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,900 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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Tashkorgan vs Yarkant
In October Yarkant has the better holiday weather (score 98 vs 48). During the day Yarkant is 14 °C warmer than Tashkorgan. Yarkant gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tashkorgan | Yarkant |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Mar – Apr, Oct |
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In October, Tashkorgan ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tashkorgan
When is the best time to visit Tashkorgan?
The best time to visit Tashkorgan is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tashkorgan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Tashkorgan?
The wettest month is August with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tashkorgan get?
Tashkorgan gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Tashkorgan in?
Tashkorgan is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tashkorgan?
A nonstop flight from London to Tashkorgan takes about 7 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tashkorgan?
Tashkorgan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 69, summer holidays 67, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 39.