Nyingchi Climate & Weather

Briefing

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 3000 m with relative height difference of 2200 – 4700 m. Nyingchi is the prefecture with lowest altitude in Tibet. Niyang River slowly flows though 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 Sep. is the rainy season. Lots of rainfall is easy to cause landslide, debris flow, collapse and other natural disasters.

Climate Data Table for Nyingchi

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 temperature (℃)	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 temperature (℃)	-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

Tips for Nyingchi Weather

►Best time to visit Nyingchi:

The best time to visit Nyingchi is Sep. to Oct. each year. Every May to Sep. 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 especial while travel from Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

►Try to Avoid domestic travel seasons

Try to plan your Nyingchi tour to avoid 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.

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