Climate Insights for Qamdo

The climate in Qamdo is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 717mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 152mm of rainfall. Qamdo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Qamdo vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Qamdo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 152mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5mm. That's 147mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Qamdo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Qamdo, which began on March 20, 2026. Qamdo 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qamdo 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.