Climate & Best Season in Tibet

Best Season for Tibet Tours
We operate tours to Tibet all the year round. However, the best time to visit Tibet is from May to September. 

Climate in Tibet
Climate in Tibet sharply varies from south to north and east to far west. The southern part is warmer and rainy. The eastern part is greener & humid and mid, eastern & far eastern parts are dryer and poor in vegetation. The months from June to August are taken as warm months and the coldest months are from December to February causing snowfalls in some high passes. However, high passes en route from Zhangmu (border town) to Lhasa get very rarely snow on the road. 

Temperature, Rainfall & Sunshine in Tibet

MONTHS	TEMPERTURE Cº	RAINFALL (mm)	SUNSHINE HRS
JANUARY	- 9 to -13	0.2	251
FEBRUARY	- 10 to -12	0.5	226
MARCH	+13 to -5	2	241
APRIL	+16 to +1	5	244
MAY	+20 to +5	25	284
JUNE	+25 to +9	77	227
JULY	+26 to +10	129	224
AUGUST	+27 to +9	138	221
SEPTEMBER	+21 to +8	56	238
OCTOBER	+17 to +1	8	285
NOVEMBER	+12 to -7	2	271
DECEMBER	+ 8 to -13	0.5	261

Clothes and other Accessories
From May to September, we advise you to carry light clothings such as T-shirts and jeans. However, from October to April, warm clothings are advised. Please bring clothings and accessories as follows.                            

MAY to SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER to APRIL
Normal Jacket	Thermal wears
Woolen sweater	Long johns
Sun hat	Down jacket
Sun glasses	Sleeping bag
Shirts/T-shirts	Warm shirts
Sporty shoes	Woolen scarves
Rain coat	Ear covering woolen cap
Chap sticks	Chap sticks
Cotton socks	Woolen socks
	Warm sporty shoes
	trekking boots (if trekking)

 

However, as the temperature in Tibet could go down drastically if it rains, it is always advised to carry warm clothes. A light sleeping bag is always an advantage. 

For the smooth journey, following accessories are advised to be carried with: a pair of light boots or sporty shoes, socks, sun hat, sunblock cream, sun glasses, and chapstick etc.

As some days involve long drive, some light snack food like biscuits, chocolates, dry fruits, etc. are always advised.

A small medical kit is always a good idea.