Jama Mosque, Hotan

Mosque

Hotan's Jama Mosque serves the Uyghur community; visitors observe traditional Islamic architecture, Friday prayers and local customs in southwestern Xinjiang.

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Jama Mosque, Hotan essentials

Address: Hotan (Hetian) city centre, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jama Mosque, Hotan

Best visited in spring or autumn to avoid Xinjiang's harsh summer heat and winter cold.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, Sep-Oct · 10-25°C
Milder temperatures and clearer skies; most comfortable for exploring.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -5-8°C
Extremely cold, little tourist infrastructure but striking, crisp light.

Weather & Climate near Jama Mosque, Hotan

Climate

Jama Mosque, Hotan's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 163 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -9° - 1° -4° 2 mm partly cloudy 40% 0.9 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Good -5° - 6° 1° 2 mm partly cloudy 35% 1.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 3° - 15° 8° 2 mm some cloud 24% 1.5 m/s 1.2 high 11.8h
April Excellent 10° - 23° 17° 2 mm some cloud 20% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 13.0h
May Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 7 mm some cloud 22% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.0h
June Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 9 mm partly cloudy 25% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 6 mm partly cloudy 25% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 18° - 31° 25° 5 mm partly cloudy 25% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
September Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 2 mm mostly sunny 25% 1.3 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 5° - 20° 13° 2 mm clear 21% 1.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good -2° - 11° 5° 0 mm mostly sunny 29% 0.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.0h
December Good -8° - 2° -3° 2 mm some cloud 39% 0.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Jama Mosque, Hotan

The mosque is located in central Hotan. From the city bus network or taxi ranks near Hotan Railway Station, it’s a short taxi ride into the old town; much of the area is walkable once in the city center.

Tips for Visiting Jama Mosque, Hotan

  • Dress modestly and be aware of local etiquette during prayer times; photography may be restricted inside.
  • Visit in the early morning to hear the call to prayer echo in the old quarter-Hotan's Uyghur community gives the mosque a distinct local character.