Orba Co Lake

High-altitude Tibetan lake in western Tibet

A high-altitude lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Orba Co). It is approached by regional roads and visited for its remote mountain scenery.

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Orba Co at a Glance#

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How to Get to Orba Co#

Remote highland locations in Tibet are reached via regional highways from larger towns (e.g., Shigatse or Lhasa) and often require high-clearance vehicles and permits; local travel companies can arrange logistics.

Best Time to Visit Orba Co#

Tibetan highland visits are seasonal-summer is most practical, winter challenging and often inaccessible.

Summer (June-August)
June-August · 0-10°C
Milder weather though still cool; highland roads clearer
Winter (December-February)
December-February · -10-0°C
Harsh conditions and roads often snowbound; permit and acclimatization necessary

Weather & Climate near Orba Co#

Climate

Orba Co's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 12°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° – -13°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-24° – -11°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-19° – -7°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

April

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

47 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° – -2°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8° – 2°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 8°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 12°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 11°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 7°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° – -1°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-20° – -7°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-24° – -11°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
9.7h daylight