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Tibet, China

Ganchang’e

Ganchang’e is a locality in Tibet, China, 4,863 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now-6°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time07:20
29.55° N, 89.45° EElevation 4,863 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Ganchang’eweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low5° / -7°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ganchang’e at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-20°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

181 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 72 km

Weather in Ganchang’e

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

14-day forecast
-6°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct4°-6°
Tue27 Oct5°-5°
Wed28 Oct4°-4°
Thu29 Oct3°-2°
Fri30 Oct4°-2°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct7°-2°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov4°-4°
Mon2 Nov3°-4°
Tue3 Nov2°-5°
Wed4 Nov2°-6°

When to go to Ganchang’e

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585854483845302425525758
High-5°-3°1°5°10°14°14°13°11°5°-1°-4°
Low-20°-18°-12°-9°-4°1°3°3°0°-7°-14°-18°
Rain (mm)44510348618117680944
Wet days0013916252314200

What's on in Ganchang’e

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

Monuments and museums in Ganchang’e

All monuments

Nature around Ganchang’e

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 Ganchang’e

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ganchang’e

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Quxu 62 km ↖2008 · 91 km
6.2Shigatse 143 km ↑1980 · 135 km
6.1Quxu 61 km ↖1992 · 69 km
5.9Quxu 65 km ↖1955 · 70 km

Towns and villages around Ganchang’e

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

Places near Ganchang’e

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ganchang’e?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ganchang’e.
What is the hottest month in Ganchang’e?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Ganchang’e?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ganchang’e?
July is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.