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.
Orba Co at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Orba Co#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -26° - -13° | -26° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -24° - -11° | -25° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -19° - -7° | -21° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -2° | -13° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -8° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Good | -3° - 8° | -2° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 3.8 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 1° - 12° | 3° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 3.5 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Good | 1° - 11° | 4° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.8 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Good | -3° - 7° | -2° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| October | Good | -11° - -1° | -11° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 32% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| November | Poor | -20° - -7° | -19° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 39% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -24° - -11° | -24° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 9.7h |