AI-generatedYarkant at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 78 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 1,236 m
Climate in Yarkant
Yarkant 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 1 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Yarkant is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yarkant
The best time to visit Yarkant is from March to April and in October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to April and in October, when the trails are largely free of snow. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 78 mm fall in an average year.
Yarkant through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yarkant in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Yarkant in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Yarkant in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 12–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Yarkant in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 1–7 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Apr, Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: 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 – April, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:5918:15
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 06:42–07:34 · evening 17:39–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:42 · evening 18:31–18:41
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 Yarkant 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 16° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Yarkant in October?
In October, Yarkant is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarkant.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min06:59 – 18:15
- UV index
- 5 · 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
- 32 %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 %88 %
- 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 Yarkant
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 Yarkant (score 98 and 94). In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 98 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 hbetter | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 5 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yarkant month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January1° · 5.2 h
In January, Yarkant is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in January45February7° · 6.1 h
In February, Yarkant is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in February91March16° · 6.4 h
In March, Yarkant is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in March94April24° · 7.3 h
In April, Yarkant is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in April77May28° · 8.5 h
In May, Yarkant is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in May53June32° · 9.8 h
In June, Yarkant is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in June50July33° · 9.5 h
In July, Yarkant is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in July53August31° · 8.5 h
In August, Yarkant is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 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 Yarkant.
Yarkant in August81September27° · 8.3 h
In September, Yarkant is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in September98October21° · 8.3 h
In October, Yarkant is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in October74November12° · 7.0 h
In November, Yarkant is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Yarkant.
Yarkant in November38December3° · 5.4 h
In December, Yarkant is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °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 Yarkant.
Yarkant 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 Yarkant
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 (−10°), the warmest in July (19°). 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 | 37 | 1° | −10° | 5.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 7° | −5° | 6.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 16° | 3° | 6.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 24° | 10° | 7.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 77 | 28° | 14° | 8.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 32° | 18° | 9.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 33° | 19° | 9.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 31° | 18° | 8.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 27° | 13° | 8.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 21° | 5° | 8.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 12° | −2° | 7.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 3° | −7° | 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
38.42° N, 77.24° E · 1,236 m · Asia/Urumqi
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Yarkant
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 8.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Yarkant, 73 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Yarkant: 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, Yarkant has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Yarkant
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 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 Yarkant
How breezy and how cloudy Yarkant 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 Yarkant 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 32 % of the sky over Yarkant: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 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 Yarkant
How often the day gets hot in Yarkant (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, Yarkant 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 Yarkant
Weather for your travel dates
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Yarkant 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.
Yarkant has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 5.3 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 45 min
- Distance
- 5,990 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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Yarkant vs Kashgar
In October the holiday weather in Yarkant and Kashgar is about equally good (score 98 vs 97). During the day it is about as warm in Kashgar as in Yarkant.
| in October | Yarkant | Kashgar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 98 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Yarkant ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Yarkant
When is the best time to visit Yarkant?
The best time to visit Yarkant is from March to April and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Yarkant?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Yarkant?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 78 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Yarkant get?
Yarkant gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in January there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Yarkant in?
Yarkant is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yarkant?
A nonstop flight from London to Yarkant takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yarkant?
Yarkant has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 72, summer holidays 52, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 38.