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Shaluli Mountains

Mountains

A sweeping range on the Tibetan plateau edge in western Sichuan, featuring glaciated peaks, high passes and Tibetan pastoral landscapes. Travelers come for trekking, mountaineering and encounters with local Tibetan villages and monasteries.

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Shaluli Mountains essentials

Country: China
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Yuan Renminbi (¥)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Shaluli Mountains at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Shaluli Mountains

Best visited in late spring through early autumn; autumn offers clearer skies for mountain vistas.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (valleys)
Warmest months with monsoon influences; lower slopes green but higher passes may see snow.
Late spring
May-June · 0-15°C
Snow pockets exist; good wildflower displays in subalpine meadows.
Autumn
September-October · -5-10°C
Clearer skies and cooler temperatures; excellent for photography but colder nights.

Weather & Climate near Shaluli Mountains

Climate

Shaluli Mountains's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (635 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
DecemberNovemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -19° - 0° -15° 3 mm some cloud 57% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 10.3h
February Acceptable -16° - 1° -14° 6 mm partly cloudy 56% 4.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.0h
March Acceptable -12° - 3° -10° 13 mm partly cloudy 54% 3.9 m/s 2.8 extreme 11.9h
April Acceptable -8° - 5° -5° 28 mm overcast 57% 3.5 m/s 3.1 extreme 12.8h
May Acceptable -3° - 10° 0° 57 mm overcast 60% 3.5 m/s 3.1 extreme 13.6h
June Acceptable 1° - 13° 4° 120 mm overcast 68% 3.6 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.9h
July Poor 2° - 13° 6° 139 mm overcast 76% 3.0 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.8h
August Acceptable 1° - 13° 5° 117 mm overcast 77% 3.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.1h
September Acceptable 0° - 11° 3° 104 mm overcast 78% 3.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
October Acceptable -6° - 8° -2° 37 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.3h
November Good -13° - 4° -9° 7 mm some cloud 62% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 10.5h
December Good -18° - 1° -14° 4 mm some cloud 60% 3.0 m/s 1.0 high 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Shaluli Mountains

Base towns for access include Kangding and Litang in western Sichuan. From Chengdu, long-distance buses and flights reach regional hubs; from there hire local transport and guides. Roads can be long and conditions change seasonally.

Tips for Visiting Shaluli Mountains

  • If attempting trekking in the Shaluli range, coordinate with local guides in Kangding or Litang-permits and acclimatization are essential above 4,000 m.
  • Watch for altitude sickness; many peaks here exceed 5,000 m and are near the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
  • Plan for variable weather: the range is prone to rapid storms and thick clouds-carry a reliable GPS and maps.