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Nagqu Shi
Nagqu Shi
Tibet, China

Gaqu

Gaqu is a locality in Tibet, China, 5,038 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now-7°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time08:37
31.50° N, 90.50° EElevation 5,038 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Gaquweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low4° / -8°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Gaqu at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-21°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

148 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Weather in Gaqu

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

14-day forecast
-7°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct3°-7°
Tue27 Oct5°-6°
Wed28 Oct4°-5°
Thu29 Oct6°-4°
Fri30 Oct5°-2°2 mm
Sat31 Oct5°-3°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov2°-7°
Mon2 Nov2°-8°
Tue3 Nov2°-6°
Wed4 Nov0°-8°

When to go to Gaqu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555247402636312625495657
High-6°-5°-1°3°8°12°13°12°10°4°-3°-5°
Low-21°-19°-14°-10°-6°-1°2°2°-1°-8°-16°-21°
Rain (mm)65714421001481461072374
Wet days11141117221914411

What's on in Gaqu

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

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Gaqu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Nagqu 89 km ↙1951 · 88 km
7.4Maizhokunggar 91 km ↑1952 · 141 km
6.3Nagqu 124 km ←1951 · 39 km
6.1Nagqu 83 km ↙1951 · 116 km

Towns and villages around Gaqu

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

Places near Gaqu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gaqu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaqu.
What is the hottest month in Gaqu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaqu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaqu?
July is the wettest month with about 148 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.