Dalai Nur

Lake Shallow Inner Mongolian lake important for wetlands

A shallow lake on the Inner Mongolian steppe noted for waterfowl and surrounding pastoral scenery; a destination for birdwatching and drives across grassland landscapes.

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Dalai Nur
43.3000, 116.6167

How to Get to Dalai Nur #

Reachable by regional roads from nearby towns in Inner Mongolia; local transport and guides are useful for arranging lake visits and boat trips.

Tips for Visiting Dalai Nur #

  • The lake sits on the Inner Mongolian plain-wide skies mean strong sun and wind; bring sun protection and windproof layers.
  • Local guides can arrange boat trips or seasonal birdwatching outings depending on water levels.

Best Time to Visit Dalai Nur #

Late spring through early autumn is best for visiting when water levels and bird activity are favorable.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm weather and accessible water for boating and birdwatching.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 40-70°F (4-21°C)
Clearer air and good photography conditions.

Weather & Climate near Dalai Nur #

Climate

Dalai Nur's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyMaySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-23° -13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° -9°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-13° -2°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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