Ngoring HuNgoring Hu at a Glance
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.
When to Go
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.
Short summer window
June-September · ≈5-15°C
The plateau lake is most accessible and ice-free in summer, with cool daytime temperatures and variable weather; roads and access are easiest then.
Shoulder seasons and winter
October-May · Below freezing in many months
Long, cold winters and shoulder seasons bring freezing conditions and often impassable roads; plan carefully and expect harsh cold.
Weather & Climate near Ngoring Hu
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 51
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -23° - -11° | -25° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -20° - -9° | -22° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -5° | -17° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -9° - 0° | -9° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 45% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | -2° - 4° | -3° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.9 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -4° - 3° | -4° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | -12° - -4° | -13° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 3.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -20° - -9° | -21° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 9.7h |