AI-generatedChamdo at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 723 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 3,235 m
Climate in Chamdo
Chamdo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Chamdo is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chamdo
The best time to visit Chamdo is from February to May and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September and in November, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 147 mm.
Chamdo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chamdo in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Chamdo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Chamdo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Chamdo in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 10–11 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep, Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Feb – May, Oct – Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3319:01
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:06 · evening 18:28–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:18 · evening 19:16–19:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Chamdo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 5° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Chamdo in October?
In October, Chamdo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min07:33 – 19:01
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Chamdo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Chamdo (score 78 and 82). In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. November has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −4° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 16 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chamdo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January10° · 6.6 h
In January, Chamdo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in January69February11° · 6.5 h
In February, Chamdo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in February78March14° · 6.5 h
In March, Chamdo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in March81April18° · 6.7 h
In April, Chamdo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in April74May22° · 6.9 h
In May, Chamdo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in May61June25° · 6.3 h
In June, Chamdo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in June60July25° · 6.1 h
In July, Chamdo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in July61August25° · 6.2 h
In August, Chamdo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in August61September23° · 6.4 h
In September, Chamdo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in September78October18° · 6.4 h
In October, Chamdo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in October82November14° · 6.8 h
In November, Chamdo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in November66December11° · 6.8 h
In December, Chamdo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Chamdo.
Chamdo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chamdo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 10° | −9° | 6.6 h | 2 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 11° | −6° | 6.5 h | 4 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 14° | −2° | 6.5 h | 6 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 18° | 2° | 6.7 h | 9 | 43 |
| MayMay | 74 | 22° | 6° | 6.9 h | 13 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 25° | 10° | 6.3 h | 20 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 25° | 12° | 6.1 h | 23 | 147 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 25° | 11° | 6.2 h | 21 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 23° | 8° | 6.4 h | 18 | 102 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 18° | 3° | 6.4 h | 10 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 14° | −4° | 6.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 11° | −8° | 6.8 h | 2 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
31.13° N, 97.18° E · 3,235 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Chamdo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Chamdo, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Chamdo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chamdo has about 10 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Chamdo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Chamdo
How breezy and how cloudy Chamdo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chamdo typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Chamdo: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Chamdo
When Chamdo is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Chamdo has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 43 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Chamdo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chamdo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chamdo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 10 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Chamdo compared
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Chamdo vs Nyingchi
In October Chamdo has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs 42). During the day Nyingchi is 5 °C cooler than Chamdo. Nyingchi gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Chamdo | Nyingchi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 20 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Chamdo ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Chamdo
When is the best time to visit Chamdo?
The best time to visit Chamdo is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chamdo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Chamdo?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 147 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chamdo get?
Chamdo gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.9 hours a day; in July there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Chamdo in?
Chamdo is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chamdo?
A nonstop flight from London to Chamdo takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chamdo?
Chamdo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 71, summer holidays 61, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 63.