Nagqu Travel Weather and Climate in April

Average Temperature (℃): -1.2
Average Precipitation/Rainfall (mm): 11.3

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
maximum temperature (℃)	-3.1	-1.3	2.9	6.8	11.2	14.9	15.6	15.1	12.7	7.5	1.8	-1.9
minimum temperature (℃)	-21.1	-18.3	-13.6	-8.5	-3.3	1.5	3.5	3.0	0.3	-6	-14.4	-20.1
Rainfall (mm)	3.2	3.3	3.6	11.2	28.5	83.3	103.1	91.5	75.2	20.4	3.8	2.6

Lying within the sub-frigid zone of Tibet, Nagqu experiences extremes of cold and wind, and is an area prone to extremely dry air and violent storms. Throughout the year, there is no period where there is no frost in the prefecture, and the land is under a state of semi-permanent permafrost, even in the summer months.

What to Wear for a April Nagqu Travel

For travelers to the region, it is a good idea to bring along a face mask, to help protect yourself from the dry, arid winds and air of Nagqu. The air can leave your throat dry and sore, and the harsh winds of the prairies can chap lips and dry skin to cracking. The wind is always cold, mainly due to the higher altitude and colder climate of the area.

Things to see and do at Nagqu in April

Nagchu (also Nagqu or Naqu) in the northern Tibet is the largest prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region. Nagchu Prefecture is generally called as Changtang, which is home to the unique nomadic culture and splendid natural scenery. Nagchu tourist attractions like Qiangtang Prairie, Nagqu Horse Racing Festival, Nyenchen Tangula Mountain, Tangra Yum Tso, Tsanden Monastery, Siling Tso, Relics of Xiangxiong Kingdom, Skeleton Wall, Shenzha Nature Reserve, Purog Kangri Glacier, Geladandong Serac, Drolma Canyon, etc.

Useful Travel Tips for your Nagqu Travel in April

Tibetans are not into having their photos taken, so if you are taking photos of the locals, you should always ask permission first. Your guide can help with that. The Tibetan tents are the people’s homes for the duration of the festival, and while it may be intriguing to know what they are like inside, it is rude to just take a look. Talking to a Tibetan can often get you invited in for some tea, a traditional gesture in Tibet, and you are welcome to accept and enjoy the interaction. It is a great way to learn more about the Tibetan culture of the grasslands.