Best Time to Visit Yarkant County, Xinjiang, China
Yarkant County is at its sunniest and driest in April–September.
The best time to visit Yarkant County 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 October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4.6°C / 23.7°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (November) to 8 mm / 0.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yarkant County, Xinjiang, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Yarkant County'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 | 16.5°C61.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.7°C69.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yarkant County?
The best time to visit Yarkant County for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is November with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yarkant County's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Yarkant County?
The rainy season at Yarkant County, Xinjiang runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is August (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the driest month in Yarkant County?
The driest month in Yarkant County is November, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Yarkant County?
The least comfortable months for travel to Yarkant County — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 8 mm / 0.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages -4.6°C / 23.7°F.
Is Yarkant County climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Yarkant County 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 Yarkant County specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.