When to go · Khotan
Khotan in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- KhotanHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Khotan, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 3 (better)
Apr: 4
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
April: Inside Khotan's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Khotan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings