When is the best time to visit Tibet?
When is the best time to visit Tibet?
Tibet can be visited all year around! But the best time to visit Tibet is from April to November. The best months to travel to Tibet are May, June, September, and October. During these months, the weather is warm and sunny with clear blue skies. Also, they are less crowded compared to the busy months of July and August.
July and August have the warmest weather, the highest oxygen concentration, and the most beautiful natural scenery, which is why they are the busiest months. It is also the summer holiday in China. However, these months are the monsoon season with the most rainfall, which can sometimes block roads, especially in remote areas. Nonetheless, the scenery during this time can be stunning.
During the winter months from November to February, Tibet can get extremely cold, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. While some attractions in Far West may not be accessible, Lhasa and central Tibet offer a unique cultural experience, with nomad families shopping and worshiping at monasteries. Additionally, the cost of Tibet tours is significantly lower during the winter months due to fewer tourists.
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Related tours
This 5-day Lhasa & Yamdrok Lake small group tour is a great way to experience Tibet in a short time. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, walk Barkhor Street with pilgrims, and enjoy the stunning turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake.
Enjoy the once a year Litang Horse Racing Festival and see long distance riding, trekking, horse riding tricks and shooting from horseback, all first hand. Traveling from Chengdu to Litang is half the fun filled with fantastic natural scenery.
Set out on an unforgettable 11-day Chengdu to Lhasa overland tour along the Sichuan–Tibet Highway (G318). Cross high passes, vast grasslands, glaciers, and sacred lakes while experiencing yourself in Kham culture and the dramatic landscapes of eastern Tibet.
Discover Tibet on this 6-day Nyingchi Lhasa Tour, from alpine valleys, Lulang Forest, and Basum-tso Lake to Lhasa’s Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and the turquoise Yamdrok Lake.