Ngari is located at the westmost part of Tibet. With an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, it is reputed as “the Roof of the Roof of the World” and the “Tibet of Tibet”. Ngari boasts numerous rivers and lakes. The snow-capped mountains here are not only beautiful and magnificent, but also steep. The grassland seems to be boundless. Because of the special terrain conditions and unique climate, this place has long been home to countless rare plants and animals. In many people’s imagination, Ngari is such a mysterious place that they always want to go to have a look at it. If you plan to go to Ngari, the first thing you need to know should definitely be the climate and weather there. This article will provide detailed information about the climate and weather in Ngari.
Because of the high altitude, the vegetation in Ngari is scarce. Although Ngari is located on the plateau, the ground here is mostly flat and there is nothing that can block the wind. Therefore, the weather is mostly windy and dry here.
Because of the special terrain conditions, there are always sunshine in Ngari throughout the year, and rainy season is no exception.
Because of the terrain and strong winds, the vapor in the atmosphere cannot condense to water easily. Therefore, there is little rainfall in Ngari. The dry season in Ngari is from October to the next April, when the weather is freezing cold. Rainy season is from May to September. However, there is sufficient sunshine in Ngari even in rainy season.
Because of the high altitude, the cold and dry weather, and little rainfall throughout the year, temperature difference between day and night in Ngari is relatively huge. In summer, you can wear just a thin shirt at noon, but you won’t feel cold even if you wear a down jacket in the morning or at night.
There are no distinct seasonal changes in Ngari, so an important element to discriminate one season from another is the temperature. Spring and autumn only stay for a very short time in Ngari. Therefore, it can be said that Ngari has only two seasons: summer and winter. And compared to summer, winter stays much longer in Ngari.
May to September is the summer in Ngari. During this period, the sunshine is sufficient, and UV rays are strong. The temperature is relatively high in the daytime, but it can drop down to below zero degree at nights. Therefore, if you plan to go to Ngari in summer, you should bring thick clothes such as down jackets in advance.
October to the next April is the winter of Ngari. During this period, the weather is mostly windy and cold. It is still cold in the daytime despite of the sunshine, and you need to wear thick down jacket or a coat to against the coldness. Temperature can drop down to minus 20 degrees at nights, which is unsuitable for outdoor activities.
According to the weather in Ngari, the best time to go to this area is from May to October.
Although summer is also the rainy season of Ngari, there won’t be huge influence on the journey because of the less rainfall. The main road from Lhasa to Shiquan River Town has been laid with asphalt, so there won’t be any influence on the road in rainy days, either. Most of the roads to Ngari haven’t been laid with asphalt except the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. If you don’t plan to go to Ngari via this highway, you shouldn’t go there in July and August, because the rainfall is the heaviest during this period, and most of the roads will become muddy.
If you go to Ngari in summer, you can get more chances to see rainbows. Ngari is more colorful during this period, and many mountains will decorate themselves with green plants.
Although the altitude of Ngari is relatively high, and a journey to this place is hazardous, the unique plateau landform has attracted countless adventurers to this place to conquer, to experience, and to enjoy this place. If you are also curious about Ngari, come and join us to explore this mysterious land.
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