Climate Insights for Nagqu

The climate in Nagqu is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 783mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 170mm of rainfall. Nagqu 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, November, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Nagqu experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Nagqu has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Nagqu is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 783mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 170mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8mm. That's 162mm 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. Nagqu receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 223cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is May, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nagqu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Nagqu, which began on June 21, 2026. Nagqu 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nagqu 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.