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Tibet, China

Duodian

Duodian is a locality in Tibet, China, 4,356 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now4°C
Best timeJan · May–Jun
Population–
Local time20:15
29.30° N, 87.15° EElevation 4,356 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Duodianweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low9° / -4°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan · May–Jun

Best: Jan · May–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Duodian at a glance

Best time to visitJan · May–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 241 km

Weather in Duodian

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct6°0°4.2 mm
Sat31 Oct6°-2°4.7 mm
Sun1 Nov6°-4°
Mon2 Nov7°-6°
Tue3 Nov5°-6°
Wed4 Nov6°-6°
Thu5 Nov6°-7°
Fri6 Nov5°-6°
Sat7 Nov5°-7°
Sun8 Nov4°-7°

When to go to Duodian

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585757556271484253545858
High0°1°5°9°13°17°16°15°13°9°4°2°
Low-15°-13°-8°-5°-2°3°5°4°1°-4°-8°-12°
Rain (mm)1124165315014238411
Wet days000151023229200

What's on in Duodian

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

Monuments and museums in Duodian

All monuments

Nature around Duodian

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 Duodian

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Duodian

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 80 km
6.2Lobuche 136 km ↑1993 · 29 km
6.0Gokyo 108 km ↑1951 · 62 km
5.9Shigatse 119 km ↖1998 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Duodian

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

Places near Duodian

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Duodian?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Duodian.
What is the hottest month in Duodian?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Duodian?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Duodian?
July is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.