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Kashgar, Xinjiang Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Kashgar, Xinjiang?
Kashgar, Xinjiang gets 89 mm of precipitation a year over about 34 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low -10°C).
Cold desert climate
Kashgar, Xinjiang has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 0°C in January to 32°C in July. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -7° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 19° |
How much rain does Kashgar get?
Kashgar gets 89 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 94% of China.
May is the wettest month, with 14 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 5.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 98 days, to February 5, 2022.
Kashgar weather by month
Kashgar weather in January
In January, Kashgar averages a high of 0°C and a low of -10°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 19°C (2000) and the record low is -22°C (2023).
Kashgar weather in February
In February, Kashgar averages a high of 6°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 21°C (2024) and the record low is -23°C (1974).
Kashgar weather in March
In March, Kashgar averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2010) and the record low is -16°C (1976).
Kashgar weather in April
In April, Kashgar averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 35°C (2011) and the record low is -3°C (1994). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kashgar weather in May
In May, Kashgar averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 35°C (2020) and the record low is 3°C (1975).
Kashgar weather in June
In June, Kashgar averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2005) and the record low is 7°C (1987).
Kashgar weather in July
In July, Kashgar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (1971) and the record low is 8°C (1992).
Kashgar weather in August
In August, Kashgar averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1994) and the record low is 9°C (1997).
Kashgar weather in September
In September, Kashgar averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 35°C (1970) and the record low is 3°C (1989).
Kashgar weather in October
In October, Kashgar averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (2021) and the record low is -4°C (1982). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kashgar weather in November
In November, Kashgar averages a high of 12°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 25°C (2009) and the record low is -11°C (2020).
Kashgar weather in December
In December, Kashgar averages a high of 2°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -23°C (1974).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kashgar
September is the sunniest month in Kashgar, with estimated sunshine of 72% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest, at 45%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 57% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Kashgar is sunnier than 77% of China.
Humidity peaks in December at 53% and is lowest in May at 24%.
Kashgar has about 33 days a year above 32°C. Kashgar is hotter than 54% of China.
First and last freeze in Kashgar
The first fall freeze in Kashgar typically comes around November 1, and the last spring freeze around March 15. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 231 days.
Kashgar weather records
These records cover KASHI during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Kashgar station is 40°C, on July 11, 1971. The coldest is -23°C, on December 19, 1974.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 40 mm of precipitation, on May 1, 2004.
44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Kashgar
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -7°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 9°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 6°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10° | 0° | 3.6 mm | 3 | 52% | 55% | 19° | -22° |
| February | -5° | 6° | 6.3 mm | 2 | 46% | 50% | 21° | -23° |
| March | 3° | 15° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 29% | 46% | 29° | -16° |
| April | 9° | 23° | 6.9 mm | 2 | 25% | 45% | 35° | -3° |
| May | 14° | 27° | 14 mm | 4 | 24% | 46% | 35° | 3° |
| June | 17° | 31° | 9.7 mm | 4 | 25% | 52% | 38° | 7° |
| July | 19° | 32° | 11 mm | 4 | 30% | 63% | 40° | 8° |
| August | 18° | 31° | 12 mm | 5 | 40% | 63% | 39° | 9° |
| September | 13° | 27° | 7.6 mm | 3 | 34% | 72% | 35° | 3° |
| October | 6° | 21° | 5.1 mm | 1 | 36% | 62% | 31° | -4° |
| November | -1° | 12° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 41% | 65% | 25° | -11° |
| December | -7° | 2° | 2.8 mm | 2 | 53% | 64% | 21° | -23° |
Station: KASHI, 0 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Kashgar climate questions
How much rain does Kashgar get?
Kashgar gets 89 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Kashgar?
May is the wettest month in Kashgar, with 14 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Kashgar have a year?
Kashgar has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 5.
What is the hottest month in Kashgar?
July is the warmest month in Kashgar, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Kashgar?
January is the coldest month in Kashgar, with an average low of -10°C.
What is the record high temperature in Kashgar?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Kashgar station is 40°C, set on July 11, 1971. The record low is -23°C, on December 19, 1974.
What is the sunniest month in Kashgar?
September is the sunniest month in Kashgar, with estimated sunshine of 72% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Kashgar?
The first fall freeze in Kashgar typically comes around November 1. The last spring freeze is around March 15.
What is the best time to visit Kashgar?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.