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Risur

Risur is a locality in Tibet, China, 3,812 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Population–
Local time16:53
29.02° N, 91.87° EElevation 3,812 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Risurweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low11° / -1°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct

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

Risur at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

149 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 22 km

Weather in Risur

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 13%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct16°1°
Thu29 Oct17°3°
Fri30 Oct16°3°
Sat31 Oct16°5°1 mm
Sun1 Nov16°2°
Mon2 Nov17°1°
Tue3 Nov15°2°
Wed4 Nov16°2°
Thu5 Nov15°1°
Fri6 Nov14°1°

When to go to Risur

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585756526060514952595758
High3°4°7°10°14°17°17°16°15°11°6°4°
Low-11°-9°-6°-3°1°6°7°7°5°-1°-6°-9°
Rain (mm)227173367149148681221
Wet days0013816232013300

What's on in Risur

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

Monuments and museums in Risur

All monuments

Nature around Risur

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 Risur

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Risur

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Maizhokunggar 57 km ↑1952 · 144 km
5.5Doilungdêqên 33 km ↖1952 · 144 km
5.4Maizhokunggar 46 km →1968 · 90 km
5.2Lhoka 110 km ↘1996 · 83 km

Towns and villages around Risur

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

Places near Risur

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Risur?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Risur.
What is the hottest month in Risur?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Risur?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Risur?
July is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.