Borohoro MountainsBorohoro Mountains at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Borohoro Mountains
High summer offers the safest weather for access; spring and autumn can be adventurous but unpredictable.
Summer
June-August · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Short alpine season; best for trekking and pasture grazing, avoid late snow.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May-June, September · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Cooler trekking windows but more unstable weather; wildflower displays in late spring.
Weather & Climate near Borohoro Mountains
Climate
Borohoro Mountains's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 11°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 48
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -27° - -16° | -29° | 7 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -26° - -14° | -28° | 8 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -21° - -10° | -23° | 18 mm | overcast | 65% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -2° | -13° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 4.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.3h |
| May | Acceptable | -6° - 3° | -7° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.6h |
| June | Good | -3° - 8° | -1° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Good | -1° - 11° | 2° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 3.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Good | -2° - 11° | 1° | 66 mm | some cloud | 53% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Acceptable | -6° - 6° | -4° | 49 mm | some cloud | 54% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -12° - -1° | -12° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -19° - -8° | -20° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -24° - -13° | -25° | 9 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Borohoro Mountains
Access is typically from regional centres such as Yining (Ghulja) or Urumqi. Travel involves long drives on mountain roads and arrangements with local guides are recommended. For those coming from Yining, head north into the mountains via local roads that fork toward the Borohoro ranges; permits or permissions may be required for border-proximate areas.
Tips for Visiting Borohoro Mountains
- Hire a local guide for navigation and altitude acclimatisation if attempting treks; glaciated areas require alpine experience.
- Start treks from the regional hubs of Yining (Ili) or Kuitun and check local permits for border-proximate routes.
- Summer is short and insects can be heavy in valley meadows - plan accordingly with nets and early starts.