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Best Time to Visit Tibet
From March to October, Tibet has relatively comfortable weather and the scenery is beautiful, so it is recommended to go during this period. Other time of the year is too cold to travel around in Tibet.
Peak Season: March to October
March to October is the peak season to visit Tibet, with pleasant weather and heavenly beautiful landscapes. Rather than the cold days, this period with pleasant weather will give you better travelling experience, and that’s why most of the visitors go to Tibet during the time. However, the ticket prices of attractions, hotel prices, and the transportation costs will be higher than those in off season. In short, you will spend more money on your Tibet tours in the peak season.
Slack Season: November to February
November to February are too cold to go out in such a high place. Tibet winter has not only low temperature but also very strong winds. Moreover, you cannot visit most of outdoor attractions in the bitter and blowy weather. Therefore, this is the off season of Tibet tourism. But you would cost less on your tours to Tibet.
Times to Avoid Travel
Except for the cold winter, the holidays of Chinese National Day on the first 7 days of October should be avoided, for the traffic is busy all over China. The train tickets are hard to get, the hotels should also be booked in advance long before the holidays. What’s more, other holidays bringing small travel peaks, such as Qingming Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, are not the best time to go to Tibet.
Climate & Weather by season
Travel Tibet in Spring (Mar-May)
The climate in spring is a bit cold, so taking some warm clothes is very necessary. In March to April, the scenery in Nyingchi is great to admire. Peach flowers are in full blossom decorating the foot of snowcapped mountains, making you feel like stepping into a fairyland of peach blossoms. Besides the peach flowers, it is not bad time to visit Mt. Namcha Barwa, one of the most beautiful snow mountains in China; Yarlong Tsangpo River, the biggest river in Tibet and the highest river in the world; Midui Glacier and Pagsum Lake. Spring is also the best time to visit Mt. Everest in Shigatse for relatively stable mountain route.
What to Wear: sweater, jacket, windbreakers, woolen overcoat, hiking shoes…
Travel Tibet in Summer(Jun-Aug)
Compared with other seasons, Tibet weather in summer features higher temperature, higher humidity and stronger ultraviolet radiation. July and August have most rains, but it rains often at night. Among the 4 seasons, it is the best season to pay a visit. You can go to Lhasa to visit Potala Palace, the best preserved palace complex in Tibet; Barkhor Street full of distinctive souvenirs; Norbulingka, the largest royal garden in Tibet; the holy Jokhang Temple; and pure Heavenly Lake Namtso, etc.
What to Wear: T-shirt, basketball jackets, thin sweater, jeans, sunglasses, sun hat…
Travel Tibet in Autaumn(Sep-Oct)
The weather in autumn with less rainfall is perfect for hiking in Medog County and Ngari, for the road condition is relatively good. From September to October, most of the region will be covered by yellow leaves.
What to Wear: long sleeves T-shirt, sweater, windbreaker, sweatpants, hiking shoes…
Travel Tibet in Winter( Nov-Feb)
Although it is chilly cold in the high areas of Tibet and the lowest temperature in some areas can decrease to nearly -20℃ (-4℉), some places with low latitude, like Lhasa is not as cold as you have imaged. Instead, it is even warmer than many northern cities in China like Beijing in the daytime, so it is still possible to pay a visit to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, Tibet Museum, and more.
What to Wear: downcoat, sweater, winter pants, snow boots, windbreaker, cotton padded hat, scarf, gloves…
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