Kashgar Weather

Kashgar Weather

Kashgar is located at the continental climate region, with relatively longer summer time and shorter winter. The coldest season is January having an average temperature of minus 6 degree centigrade and the average temperature for the hottest July is about 27 degree centigrade. The period from April to October is a pleasant time to visit Kashgar while the most comfortable weather condition and ripe fruits in that region make August and September the best two seasons to visit. Moreover two of the most popular local festivals ( Corban Festivals and Lesser Bairam)  take place during this period when visitors can enjoy many colorful celebration activities.

Tip

Corban Festival falls on December 10th according to the Islamic calender and the Lesser Bairam Festival is 70 days before the Corban Festival.

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Q: ayjaz wani Asked on 2012-12-24 Reply
i am planning to visit Urumuchi and Kashgar for 30 days from first week of january and need cheap accomdation whom i should approach

Hi Ayjaz, you can check the Urumuchi hotels here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/hotel/urumqi-hotels/

In Kashgar, I recommend the Yambu Hotel to you:http://english.ctrip.com/hotels/kashgar-hotel-detail-52016/yambu-hotel/

We also have 6-Day Urumqi and Kashgar Discovery Tour: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/urumqitour/xj-12/

If you are interested in it, please feel free to contact me.

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Q: shirley goh Asked on 2012-07-25 Reply
Hi I''m planning travel .may.2013.to karakul lake also some other good place. At wurumuqi .also would like to live at yurt at karakul lake
Hello Shirley, Base on your request, I had designed an itinerary for you but need more information to check with you. Please check your email and let us discuss the proposal there. Thanks! Lily (email: lilylee@chinahighlights.com) Lily Lee Replied on 2012-07-25
Q: Raazia Haneef Asked on 2012-06-08 Reply
H,i we are planning a trip from 20 june - 03 july 2012. Interested in your Muslim tours.Can u please quote for a tour for 2 persons starting in shanghai and including beijing, xian, hanzhou, and some silk route cities with Islamic interest.
Q: geoffroy Asked on 2012-05-22 Reply
How cold / hot is it in Kashgar and Urumqi during March
Hi Geoffroy! The temperature of Kashgar is about from 2°C(36°F) to 14°C(57°F) in March. The temperature of Urumqi is about from -5°C(23°F) to 3°C(37°F) in March. For more information: http://www.chinahighlights.com/urumqi/weather/march.htm Peter Replied on 2012-05-23
Q: Robin Asked on 2012-03-09 Reply
How cold is it in Kashgar and Urumqi during March
Hi Robin, Here are the average temperatures in March based on historical data. Kashgar: The average high temperature is 19C (66.2F), the average low temperature is -2C (28.4F), and the daily range of temperature is about 11C (51.8F). Urumqi: The average high temperature is 12C (53.6F), the average low temperature is -12C (10.4F), and the daily range of temperature is about 8C (46.4F). Doris Huang Replied on 2012-03-12