Shache climate
Shache (Xinjiang, China) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C57 °F, and about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shache climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 033 | −916 | −424 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 643 | −523 | 033 | 30.1 | 27 |
| Mar | 1661 | 236 | 949 | 20.1 | 7 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 40.1 | 0 |
| May | 2985 | 1560 | 2272 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2068 | 2780 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2271 | 2984 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2169 | 2781 | 110.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 2169 | 745 | 1457 | 10.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1152 | −131 | 541 | 20.1 | 15 |
| Dec | 236 | −719 | −327 | 20.1 | 31 |
| Year | 3696 | −916 | 1457 | 742.9 | 111 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 68% | 2.5 | 9:46 |
| Feb | 41% | 64% | 3.5 | 10:43 |
| Mar | 29% | 57% | 4.9 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 23% | 59% | 5.9 | 13:09 |
| May | 25% | 59% | 6.8 | 14:15 |
| Jun | 24% | 57% | 7.2 | 14:50 |
| Jul | 25% | 57% | 6.9 | 14:35 |
| Aug | 26% | 59% | 6.0 | 13:39 |
| Sep | 29% | 46% | 5.3 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 27% | 38% | 4.3 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 36% | 44% | 3.1 | 10:02 |
| Dec | 46% | 60% | 2.4 | 9:30 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Shache is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C33 °F and lows −9 °C16 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.1 °C59.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 52% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (16 mm0.6 in), the driest is October (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in April to 47% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 9 km/h (6 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shache
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C33 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Shache
- Winter (December–February) — highs 033 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −916 to −5 °C23 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1661 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 236 to 15 °C60 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 28 °C83 °F, lows −131 to 15 °C59 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Shache compares
Compared with Kashgar, about 159 km to the northwest, Shache is on average 0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives 35% less precipitation (74 mm2.9 in vs 114 mm4.5 in). The difference is largest in May (0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Shache is the 340th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 542nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Nukus (Uzbekistan, BWk), Daşoguz (Turkmenistan, BWk) and Zhanaozen (Kazakhstan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Kashgar 159 km · 13 °C56 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Artux 170 km · 13 °C56 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Tumxuk 225 km · 14 °C56 °F · 118 mm4.6 in
- Gujangbagh 278 km · 15 °C58 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Skardu 375 km · 11 °C51 °F · 354 mm14 in
- Gilgit 380 km · 16 °C60 °F · 263 mm10 in
- Aqsu 403 km · 13 °C55 °F · 124 mm4.9 in
- Alaer 418 km · 13 °C56 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shache?
July is the warmest month in Shache, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shache?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 0 °C (33 °F) and an average low of -9 °C (16 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shache?
July is the wettest month with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Shache?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.