Best Time to Visit Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China
Kashgar City is at its sunniest and driest in April–September.
The best time to visit Kashgar City for sunny, dry weather is April–September — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–July and September–April; the wetter half falls in May and August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -5.4°C / 22.3°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (December) to 16 mm / 0.6 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kashgar City, Xinjiang, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kashgar City's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.4°C59.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.2°C66.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kashgar City?
The best time to visit Kashgar City for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is December with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kashgar City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kashgar City?
The rainy season at Kashgar City, Xinjiang runs through May and August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 10 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is May (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the driest month in Kashgar City?
The driest month in Kashgar City is December, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -3.1°C / 26.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kashgar City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kashgar City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 16 mm / 0.6 in in May, and the coldest month averages -5.4°C / 22.3°F.
Is Kashgar City climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kashgar City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kashgar City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.