The climate in Tibet belongs to the typical high-altitude plateau climate. Climates are much different in different areas in Tibet and temperatures vary greatly within a single day.
The climate in southeastern Tibet (e.g. Nyingchi) is gentle and temperate, with an average temperature of eight degrees; in western Tibet (e.g. Nagqu), the average temperature is below zero degrees; while in Lhasa and the central part of Tibet, the climate is normal and nice for traveling.
Visitors would feel neither cold in winter nor hot in summer, especially from April to October, the best seasons to visit Tibet. Most of the annual rainfall comes in the rainy season that starts from May to September, when the precipitation covers 90 percent of the total annual rainfall. Usually it rains at night in Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area, and the precipitation gradually decreases from 5000 millimeters in the lower part of the southeast to just 50 millimeters in the northwest.
The following is the detailed weather and climate information of the major attractions in Tibet, which may help you to know more about the weather and what to wear for your Tibet tour.
Best Time To Visit Tibet
The best time to visit Tibet largely depends on what you want to see and where you wish to travel within the region. The diverse geography of the plateau and the varied weather patterns mean that certain areas of Tibet are better visited at different times of the year, and knowing when it is best to visit an individual area is a better idea.
The peak season for Tibet tourism is normally from April to October, while the low season runs from November to January, with a closure of the region to foreign tourists during February and March. You can take a Tibet tour all year round, and where you want to go usually defines the best time to visit.
