Ngoring Hu
Lake High-altitude saline lake in Qinghai, Tibetan Plateau
Ngoring Hu in Qinghai is a high‑altitude plateau lake on the Tibetan Plateau, visited for expansive water and grassland scenery, Tibetan pastoral life and birdwatching.
Tips for Visiting Ngoring Hu #
- Ngoring Hu is a high‑altitude Qinghai lake; acclimatize gradually before visiting and allow extra time if you're driving there because altitude can affect people and vehicles.
- Roads and services around plateau lakes can be seasonal-check local road and weather reports in advance and plan for sudden weather changes; early morning visits often give the best still-water reflections for photography.
Best Time to Visit Ngoring Hu #
Best in the short summer window (June-September) when the high‑altitude lake is usually ice‑free and access is most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Ngoring Hu #
Ngoring Hu's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
