When to go · Cherchen
Cherchen in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (sandstorms, extreme heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (sandstorms, extreme heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Cherchen's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May (cool, less sandstorm risk).
- OctoberGreatInside Cherchen's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May (cool, less sandstorm risk).
- NovemberGreatInside Cherchen's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May (cool, less sandstorm risk).
- MarchGreatInside Cherchen's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May (cool, less sandstorm risk).
Weather in August
- CherchenHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Peak domestic travel and typhoon risk on the coast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cherchen, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3
Mar: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (sandstorms, extreme heat).
March: Inside Cherchen's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May (cool, less sandstorm risk).
Cherchen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen