Porong Ri
Mountain High Himalayan peak on the Tibet–Nepal border
How to Get to Porong Ri #
Porong Ri is in the Tibetan Plateau area; access typically requires travel from Lhasa or regional Tibetan towns via a combination of road travel and trekking approaches. Travel in Tibet usually requires permits and often a registered guide; logistics should be arranged through licensed operators.
Tips for Visiting Porong Ri #
- Acclimatize slowly when approaching Tibetan peaks; altitude sickness is a real risk above 5,000 m.
- Hire a local guide with route experience-trail conditions and weather patterns vary quickly in this region.
- Respect local religious markers and mani stones encountered along ridgelines.
Best Time to Visit Porong Ri #
Late spring through early autumn is the practical window for treks and climbs; expect rapidly changing weather at altitude.
Weather & Climate near Porong Ri #
Porong Ri's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to -2°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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