Climate Insights for Burang

Ngari Diqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
August
11°C peak
Coldest
January
-28°C low
Wettest
July
166mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Burang is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 796mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 166mm of rainfall. Burang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Burang experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -14° Average: -20° Min: -28° Feb Max: -12° Average: -19° Min: -26° Mar Max: -8° Average: -14° Min: -22° Apr Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -16° May Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -9° Jun Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Jul Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Aug Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Sep Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Oct Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -9° Nov Max: -2° Average: -10° Min: -17° Dec Max: -9° Average: -17° Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min

Burang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 7°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 54mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 41mm Mar Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 26mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 28mm Jun Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 27mm Jul Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 11mm Aug Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 18mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 796mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 166mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 15mm. That's 151mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Burang receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 309cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Burang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burang, which began on March 20, 2026. Burang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -28°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -22 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -1 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 387mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -17 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 123mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 57cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -28 to -9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 113cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-28 °C
-14 °C
5 km/h
73 mm
54 cm
Feb
-26 °C
-12 °C
5 km/h
56 mm
41 cm
Mar Current
-22 °C
-8 °C
5 km/h
56 mm
41 cm
Apr
-16 °C
-3 °C
5 km/h
35 mm
26 cm
May
-9 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
42 mm
28 cm
Jun
-1 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
72 mm
27 cm
Jul
4 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
166 mm
11 cm
Aug
3 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
149 mm
7 cm
Sep
-1 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
68 mm
19 cm
Oct
-9 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
41 mm
28 cm
Nov
-17 °C
-2 °C
6 km/h
15 mm
11 cm
Dec
-25 °C
-9 °C
5 km/h
24 mm
18 cm
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