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Tibet, China

Decun

Decun is a locality in Tibet, China, 4,032 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now4°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time18:53
29.44° N, 89.16° EElevation 4,032 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Decunweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low11° / -2°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Decun at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

137 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 72 km

Weather in Decun

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
4°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct9°-1°
Sat24 Oct9°-2°
Sun25 Oct9°-1°
Mon26 Oct9°-1°
Tue27 Oct10°0°
Wed28 Oct9°0°
Thu29 Oct4°3°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct7°2°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct3°0°13.2 mm
Sun1 Nov3°-3°1.5 mm

When to go to Decun

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585857607169554957595858
High2°4°8°11°16°19°18°17°15°11°6°3°
Low-12°-10°-6°-3°1°6°7°7°4°-2°-8°-11°
Rain (mm)3237246413713458622
Wet days0002713242212200

What's on in Decun

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Decun

All monuments

Nature around Decun

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Decun

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Decun

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Quxu 62 km ↖2008 · 122 km
6.2Shigatse 143 km ↑1980 · 131 km
6.1Quxu 61 km ↖1992 · 99 km
5.9Quxu 65 km ↖1955 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Decun

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Decun

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Decun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Decun.
What is the hottest month in Decun?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Decun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Decun?
July is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.