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Ruoergai Climate and Weather
Located in the boundary of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces, Ruoergai Prairie is in the east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The altitude of Ruoergai Grassland ranges from 3300 to 3600 meters and it is a typical dome-shaped plateau. Its climate belongs to continental plateau cold temperate zone monsoon climate.
The Feature of Ruoergai Prairie Climate & Weather
In Ruoergai Prairie, it is very cold in winter but very cool in summer. The duration of spring and autumn is short. Ruoergai Grassland has plenty of sunshine and large temperature difference. The annual average temperature is 7℃. July is the hottest month in a year. The monthly average temperature of July is about 10.9℃. And the coldest month is January, of which the monthly average temperature is -10.3℃. In a year, the maximum temperature is 30℃, while the lowest temperature is -36℃. Annual average rainfall is 753 mm, 80% of which is concentrated from May to October.
Ruoergai Climate in Four Seasons
Spring
In spring, the temperature is between 4 to 23℃. The maximum temperature in spring is 23℃. The mild temperature is suitable for travelling, but you also need to apply sunscreen products to protect your skin from the sun because Ruoergai is in plateau area.
Summer
In summer, the average temperature is 10.8℃. The maximum temperature is 30℃. July is the hottest month in a year. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Therefore, you’d better take not only spring clothes, but also sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat to keep your skin from the sun. It rains a lot in summer and it is recommended to take rain gear with you. It is frost-free period from April to July. The weather is warm at that time. Summer is the best time to travel Ruoergai.
Ruoergai Prairie in SummerAutumn
In autumn, the average temperature is usually above 14℃. It is cool in autumn, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is also large. You have to take warm clothes when you travel Ruoergai in autumn. Sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhats are also required to protect you from sunburn.
Ruoergai Prairie in SummerWinter
In winter, the average temperature is between -5 to -10℃. It is so cold that you have to take thick clothes, such as down jacket. The road will be covered with ice. It will be a bit dangerous to drive on the road. So, you are not recommended to travel Ruoergai in winter.
Best Time to Travel Ruoergai Prairie
The best time to travel Ruoergai Prairie is in summer and autumn, which is from late May to early October. In summer, the grassland is verdant and the sky is blue. The wide and endless grassland is dotted with a number of small lakes. And these lakes are linked by the streams. The water in the streams is so cleat that you can see fish swimming here and there. The wildflowers start blooming from mid-May. From later June to later July, the flowers are the most beautiful. In addition, from September to early October, Ruoergai Prairie is of another kind of scenery. The grass turns gold and the leaves turn red. If you go Ruoergai Prairie in autumn, you will be surprised by such impressive view.
Best Time to Travel Flower Lake
Due to the altitude of Flower Lake (Huahu Lake) is comparatively high, the flowers in Huahu Lake bloom later than other flowers. They usually begin to bloom in early June. So, the best time to travel Flower Lake is from early June to early August. And the most beautiful view of Flower Lake is in middle July. The lakefront is colorful at that time; many brilliant flowers are blooming in the water. It is really a flower sea and the splendid scenery will make you feel you are in a paradise which is far away from the noise world.
Flower Lake in SummerBest Time to Tour First Bend of Yellow River
The best time to enjoy First Bend of Yellow River is at the sunset. You climb up to the hill near the road and overlook the First Bend of Yellow River. The river is like a red ribbon winding to the remote place. Against with the red glow at sun set, the view of First Bend of Yellow River is extremely marvelous. The prayer flags set up near the river make the First Bend of Yellow River more mysterious. Besides, the view of First Bend of Yellow River is also very beautiful and impressive.
First Bend of Yellow River at Sunset
Tips:
1. The climate of Ruoergai Prairie is plateau climate. You have to take enough warm clothes with you even you go there in summer, such as long-sleeved underwear, sweaters and jackets. It is cool in the morning and evening and it is hot in the noon.
2. Be careful to keep warm and do not get a cold during your travelling. You may easily get high altitude sickness when you have a cold. Prepare some anti-high altitude sickness drugs, such as Hongjingtian.
3. The weather in Ruoergai Prairie changes rapidly and it rains often. Please take rain gear with you in case it rains suddenly.
4. The solar radiation and ultraviolet radiation in Ruoergai Grassland are very strong. Wear sunglasses, sunhat and apply sunscreen to protect your skin from UV radiation when you go out.
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