Porong Ri Mountain
High Himalayan peak on the Tibet–Nepal border
Porong Ri at a Glance#
Address: Porong Ri (Porongri), Tibet Autonomous Region, China
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -28° - -16° | -32° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.4h |
| February | Poor | -27° - -16° | -32° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 5.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
| March | Poor | -24° - -13° | -29° | 9 mm | overcast | 68% | 6.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -20° - -10° | -25° | 0 mm | overcast | 68% | 6.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Poor | -16° - -6° | -21° | 1 mm | overcast | 72% | 7.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Poor | -11° - -2° | -16° | 0 mm | overcast | 77% | 8.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| July | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 54 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 52 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Poor | -12° - -4° | -15° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Poor | -18° - -8° | -22° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 5.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.4h |
| November | Poor | -23° - -13° | -27° | 5 mm | some cloud | 56% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.6h |
| December | Poor | -26° - -14° | -29° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.2h |