Climate Insights for Nyingchi Mainling Airport

Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
July
332mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nyingchi Mainling Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 2090mm of precipitation falls per year. Nyingchi Mainling Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nyingchi Mainling Airport 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 -16°C. Nyingchi Mainling Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -16° Feb Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -10° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -7° Apr Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -3° May Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Jun Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jul Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 9° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Dec Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nyingchi Mainling Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 98mm Mar Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 116mm Apr Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 61mm May Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 37mm Jun Precipitation: 295mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 332mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 273mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 32mm Nov Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 46mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 51mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nyingchi Mainling Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2090mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 332mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 53mm. That's 279mm 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. Nyingchi Mainling Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 513cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 116cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Nyingchi Mainling Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Nyingchi Mainling Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Nyingchi Mainling Airport 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 508mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 819mm across the season with a monthly average of 273mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 539mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Expect around 217cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport 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
-16 °C
-4 °C
1 km/h
68 mm
68 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
103 mm
98 cm
Mar
-7 °C
1 °C
1 km/h
142 mm
116 cm
Apr
-3 °C
5 °C
1 km/h
130 mm
61 cm
May
2 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
236 mm
37 cm
Jun
8 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
295 mm
2 cm
Jul Current
9 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
332 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
273 mm
2 cm
Oct
2 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
191 mm
32 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
75 mm
46 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
53 mm
51 cm
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