Dayan Lake at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Dayan Lake
Best visited in summer when daylight and milder temperatures make access and activities around the lake much easier.
Summer (best access)
Jun-Aug · ~5-20°C (daytime)
Milder weather and longest daylight make travel and sightseeing easier; most accessible season.
Autumn/shoulder
Sep-Oct · 0-10°C
Cooler, quieter, and scenic as temperatures fall - accessibility can begin to decline as snow starts at higher elevations.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -30 to -10°C
Very cold with heavy snow and ice; access is often difficult or impossible except for experienced winter travelers.
Weather & Climate near Dayan Lake
Climate
Dayan Lake's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 17°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-44°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -28° - -17° | -22° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -27° - -14° | -25° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.0h |
| March | Poor | -21° - -8° | -19° | 3 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | -9° - 2° | -8° | 8 mm | overcast | 65% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.5h |
| May | Good | -2° - 8° | 3° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 4° - 15° | 8° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.5h |
| August | Very Good | 4° - 16° | 9° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | -9° - 2° | -7° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -19° - -8° | -18° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -26° - -14° | -20° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
