Nyingchi Climate
‣ Introduction to Nyingchi Climate
Nyingchi is situated at the north bank of Yarlung Zangbo River, lower reaches of Niyang River, at the southeast part of Tibet. The terrain here is dangerously steep with river valleys. The average altitude is 3,000 m with relative height difference of 2,200 – 4,700 m. Nyingchi is the prefecture with lowest altitude in Tibet. Niyang River slowly flows through the county surrounded by mountains. There is abundant rainfall and the climate here is very comfortable. The mountains here are extending from east to west, higher altitude in north and lower in south, which has great height difference. The climate here is complicate with great vertical changes, forming coexistent variety of climatic zone: tropical climate, subtropical climate, temperate climate, boreal climate, humid climate and semi-humid climate. The annual precipitation of Nyingchi is around 650 mm, annual temperature is 8.7℃, with annual sunlight 2000 hrs and 180 frost-free days. It boasts fertile lands and rich resources. The average temperature of winter in Nyingchi is above 0℃, while summer’s average temperature is 16℃. The four seasons here are distinctive, and the summer is not so hot and winter is not so cold. But every May to September. is the rainy season. Lots of rainfall is easy to cause landslide, debris flow, collapse and other natural disasters.
‣ Best Time to Visit Nyingchi
The best time to visit Nyingchi is September to October, each year. Every May to September is the rainy season. Lots of rainfall is easy to cause landslide, debris flow, collapse and other natural disasters. Rainy season is not the good choice while travel from Sichuan-Tibet Highway.
Please Note:
Do not plan your Nyingchi Tour in the peak holidays. Because they are popular with Chinese tourists, Nyingchi attractions become more crowded in these periods. The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan. or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct. 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.
‣ What to Pack
Bring multiple layers of long-sleeved, warm clothing with you, so you will be prepared no matter the temperature. The temperature at night is much lower than that during the day even during the summer, so also be prepared with cold weather gear like a hat, gloves, a scarf and a thick winter coat.
Due to the severe sunlight on the plateau and wide temperature division between day and night, you are highly advised to carry long sleeves, sweater, jackets, sunglasses, sun cap, sun blocking cream, lip cream, Aspirin, medicine for cold and digestion, etc.
‣ Nyingchi Temperature
|
Month Item |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average Temperature (℃) |
8.3 |
9.5 |
13.0 |
16.4 |
19.2 |
21.4 |
22.1 |
22.0 |
20.3 |
17.3 |
13.4 |
9.8 |
|
maximum |
0.5 |
2.3 |
5.5 |
8.5 |
11.8 |
14.8 |
15.8 |
15.3 |
13.5 |
10.0 |
5.2 |
1.4 |
|
minimum |
-5.0 |
-2.7 |
0.6 |
3.4 |
6.7 |
10.3 |
11.5 |
11.0 |
9.5 |
5.3 |
-0.6 |
-4.4 |
|
Rainfall (mm) |
1.6 |
4.4 |
17.0 |
41.1 |
74.3 |
125.2 |
133.9 |
123.3 |
114.6 |
39.9 |
5.3 |
1.4 |
|
Days of rainfall |
2.8 |
6.0 |
11.5 |
17.3 |
19.6 |
23.0 |
22.8 |
21.5 |
22.2 |
14.0 |
4.0 |
1.7
|
