The weather in Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake is a semi-arid climate on the mainland plateau, with low air pressure, long sunshine, little rain, large evaporation, strong solar radiation, large temperature difference between day and night, short frost-free period and long freezing period. The annual average temperature is 3.2℃, 1 month average temperature is -8.9℃, the July average temperature is 17.2℃, and the annual average precipitation is 37 mm. However, Qinghai Lake is often like a "child's face". It is not surprising to experience spring, summer, autumn and winter in one day.

The scenery is very different in different seasons in Qinghai Lake. In summer and autumn, when the majestic mountains around and the vast grasslands on the west bank are covered with green clothes, the mountains along Qinghai Lake are beautiful, the sky is crisp and the scenery is very beautiful. Large undulating groundsel is like a thick green carpet. Colorful wild flowers decorate the green carpet like brocade, and countless cattle, sheep and fat horses are scattered all over the grassland like colorful pearls. A large picturesque farmland by the lake, rolling wheat waves, cauliflower golden fragrance; Qinghai Lake with rippling blue waves, clear water and blue sky is like a cup of gently rippling dew. In the cold winter, the cold current came, and the surrounding mountains and grasslands turned yellow, sometimes covered with a thick layer of silver. Every year 165438+ October, Qinghai Lake begins to freeze. The vast and clear lake, frozen with jade and wrapped in silver, is like a huge treasure mirror, shining in the sun and radiating dazzling brilliance all day long.

2) The best travel time of Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake can be visited all year round, but because of the climate, most tourists go in summer, because the temperature in Qinghai Lake is high in summer and it often rains at night, so it is also humid. Every August and September, a large area of rape blossoms on the north shore of Qinghai Lake open, becoming a major attraction of Qinghai Lake. But if the main purpose of the trip is Bird Island, May is the best.

May to August

The best time to visit Qinghai Lake is from May to August every year. Because of the climate, most tourists go in summer. At this time, the temperature in Qinghai Lake is high, and it often rains and is humid at night.

From May to July, more than100000 species of migratory birds inhabit Qinghai Lake. Every April, more than ten kinds of migratory birds, such as Bantouyan, Brown-headed Gull, Red-spotted Duck and Cormorant, thrive here, which is spectacular.

Recommended locations: Bird Island and Heimahe Township.

From July to August, there is a large area of rape blossoms on the north shore of Qinghai Lake. The yellow sea of flowers contrasts with the endless blue lake, and the scenery is excellent. Qinghai Lake is the best place for tourists to camp. At that time, the temperature was only about 18℃, and the climate was cool and pleasant.

Recommended locations: Menyuan County and Qinghai Lake.

From February to April every year, there are more days of strong winds and sandstorms in the lake area. It is windy in the afternoon and evening, and the northwest wind prevails.

1 1 By February of the following year, the extreme minimum temperature here is over 30 degrees below zero, so it is necessary to keep warm.

Important note:

① Pay attention to environmental protection.

② Beware of altitude sickness.