Thinking of travelling to Tibet? If so, you'll need to know when to go in order to get the best out of your trip. The summer is definitely the best time to travel, and here's an in-depth guide below.
Tibet is a fascinating and remote country to visit, perched high in the Himalayas. If you're planning on taking a Tibet tour, you'll need some climate information, as this will be an essential part of your decision making process.
Himalayan foothills The mountains and valleys off the Himalayan foothills have a moderate climate. Warm summers make way for cold winters. The average temperature in this area varies between approximately 5 degrees Celsius in January to about 25 degrees Celsius in July. During the winter nights can get very cold and the temperature usually drops to below freezing. The average daytime temperature in Lhasa from April through September is about 25 degrees, so an ideal time to take a Lhasa tour. The average night-time temperature in the summer is about 10 degrees Celsius. In the Summer you shouldn’t need much more than 1 warm jumper to keep you cosy as most of the time the weather will be pretty hot!
The Himalaya Range The mountain area in the Himalayas above 4000m is known for having a highland climate. Temperatures are consistently below freezing and the landscape is covered with snow and ice. Most travellers take a jeep tour to Everest Base Camp, so you shouldn't have to worry about this too much.
Best time to travel The best time to travel is from April through October. These months are relatively dry and have the clearest skies. The summer months are generally very warm and the sun shines brightly, so suntan lotion is a must. From time to time a small rain shower may pass over, but these are doable in Tibet.
Tibetan winters are sunny and dry, but also extremely cold. That's why we don't recommend travelling to Tibet during the mid-winter months. Chances are that the roads will be covered with snow and there's also a significant chance that mountain passes will be shut down.
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