Nagqu Travel Weather and Climate in January
Nagqu Travel Weather and Climate in January
Average Temperature (℃):-12.5
Average Precipitation/Rainfall (mm): 3.2
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.
| 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 |
What to Wear for a January Nagqu Travel
You should also bring a raincoat for those summer evenings where it decides to rain, as this is held in the middle of the monsoon season in Nagqu. A good pair of boots is essential, as the festival is held on the grasslands outside the town, and the ground is rough, rocky, and uneven in many places.The sun at this altitude can be harsher than in Lhasa, and with the thinner atmosphere, the UV rays tend to be stronger than in the capital. A good strong sun cream is essential and you should bring a hat to keep the sun off your head and prevent sunstroke. The wind can also be harsh, so lip balm and moisturizer should keep your lips and skin from drying up and cracking.
Things to see and do at Nagqu in January
In Nagqu, the vast Changtang grassland commands unique geological features and changing natural landscape. Lake Nam-tso, Lake Tangra Yumco and over 1,000 others are like jadeite scattered on the grassland or gobi desert. There are still more places worthy of visiting. Tourists will be impressed by the great grassland, the holy lake of Nam-tso, and the mysterious depopulated area in the northern Tibet. The Tsangdain Monastery at Sog County , the ruins of the Hor King’s palace, the Duoduoga Skull Wall in Biru County are all worthy of visiting.
Useful Travel Tips for your Nagqu Travel in January
The average altitude of Nagqu is over 4,450 meters, and you need to pay attention to High Altitude Sickness. You can spend several days in Lhasa for acclimatization. It will be helpful to take some precautionary measures, like drinking more hot water, always keeping warm, avoiding strong activities, eating fresh vegetables and fruits etc. Your tour operator will also prepare oxygen supply for emergency use.
