Tibet weather and packing checklist is essential information required by all the travellers visiting Tibet. Unique alleviation and the unique geographical landscape of Tibet makes it a little different than the rest of the world. Hence the packing list is must get from Your travel agency.
Weather
Tibet is a high-altitude plateau set amid high mountain ranges. The mountain ranges catch the rainfall before it reaches the plateau. So, most of Tibet, except for the south-east, is desert steppe, tundra, or permafrost. Most of Tibet experiences frost at least six months of the year. And, the highest lakes have ice from October to March. The weather varies a lot from region to region.
Main Features of Tibet’s climate
- Strong sunshine
- Cold and dry
- Large day/night temperature difference
The high altitude results in:
- Thin air
- Less oxygen content
- Lower boiling point
Lhasa (elevation 3,650 meters (11,899 ft.) is perfect for tourists to the region for acclimatization. Because it is in a lower elevation valley in the warmer and wetter southeastern part of the region. The annual precipitation in Lhasa is relatively high for Tibet at 500 millimetres (20 inches). Although the annual precipitation across the region averages around 200 millimetres (4 and 12 inches).
Tourism in the Four Seasons
Best Time of Visit
May to October is the best for tourism travel to Tibet. July and August are the rainy seasons in Tibet; however, rain is not such a threat apart from the southeast region. The best months for camping are May and September.
If you plan to travel to Mt. Everest region, then plan for travel in April, May, September, or October. When you are more likely to see the peak more clearly.
Travellers who are interested in Tibetan festivals are recommended to visit Tibet in August. Because a number of local festivals are concentrated during the period. For instance, the Shoton Festival, Nagqu Horse Racing Festival, and Ganden Thangka Festival are fall during this period. Do expect to see huge crowds though on these festival occasions.
The temperature of Key Tourist Cities in Tibet
Packing List
