Climate Insights for Shache

Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
July
32°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
August
31mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shache is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 115mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Shache is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Feb Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° May Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Jun Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Oct Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Nov Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Dec Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Shache has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shache is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 115mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 31mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 29mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Shache is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Shache, which began on June 21, 2026. Shache is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 24mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 18°
May 22°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 25°
Sep 21°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Shache is during April, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shache based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C
1 °C
1 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Feb
-4 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Mar
5 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
1 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Nov
0 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
3 cm
Dec
-6 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
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