Shannan Climate
Shannan(Lhoka) enjoys a temperate and dry climate, with average annual rainfall of less than 450 millimeters. The rainy season is concentrated between June and September. Annual sunshine is between 2,600 and 3,300 hours. Average annual temperature is between 6.0 and 8.8 degrees Celsius, with the record high at 31 degrees and a low at 37 degrees below zero. Average annual wind speed is about 3 meters/second, with the fastest speed at 17 meters/second. The windy season is concentrated between December and March.
There are several features of Shannan(Lhoka) Climate, such as, not distinct four seasons, moderate temperate, adequate light, thin air, dry, uneven distribution of annual precipitation, and diverse climate resource allocation.
Shannan’s annual average temperature is between 7 to 18 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature is around 25 to 29 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature is about -15.2 ~ -10.4 degrees Celsius.
The whole region’s average annual rainfall is 270 to 400 mm, annual average sunshine hours is 1800 to 2500 hours.
‣ When to Travel
The best time to visit Shannan(Lhoka) is from June to August. However, Shannan is suitable for visiting all year round. Shannan Prefecture is located in the river valley of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, belonging to the temperate semi-arid and sub-humid plateau monsoon climate, with a long winter without summer, no cold winter. The average annual temperature is 5 ~ 8 ℃, the average temperature in the coldest month is 2 ~ 12 ℃, and average temperature of the warmest month is 10 ~ 18 ℃. It is the prefecture which is relatively warm in the entire Tibetan Plateau.
‣ What to Wear
Bring multiple layers of long-sleeved, warm clothing with you, so you will get warm no matter the temperature. The temperature at night is much lower than that at daytime even in summer, so also be prepared with cold weather gear like a hat, gloves, a scarf and a thick winter coat.
‣ Temperature of Shannan (Lhoka)
|
Month Item |
Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May. |
Jun. |
Jul. |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
|
Average Temperature (℃) |
-0.4 |
2.4 |
5.9 |
8.9 |
12.6 |
16.0 |
15.9 |
15.1 |
13.5 |
9.7 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
|
maximum |
8.0 |
10.0 |
13.5 |
16.6 |
20.3 |
23.4 |
22.9 |
21.9 |
20.6 |
17.8 |
12.8 |
8.9 |
|
minimum |
-8.3 |
-5.3 |
-1.6 |
1.7 |
5.6 |
9.5 |
10.5 |
10.0 |
8.2 |
2.8 |
-3.3 |
-7.4 |
|
Rainfall (mm) |
0.3 |
0.6 |
4.4 |
10.6 |
25.8 |
58.1 |
103.8 |
109.8 |
61.5 |
6.8 |
1.2 |
0.3 |
|
Days of rainfall |
2.6 |
3.5 |
3.8 |
3.5 |
3.1 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
2.6 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.4 |
2.0 |
‣ Travel Tips
Try to plan your Shannan tour to avoid the peak holidays. Because they are popular with Chinese tourists, Shannan attractions become more crowded in these periods.
The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan. or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 1 to 3) and National Day (Oct. 1-7). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for traveling.
