Best time to visit Tibet

Tibet can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, April-May is the best time to go.

The warmest month of the year in Lhasa, Tibet is July, where the average maximum temperature gets to around 18℃ (64℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 21℃ (70℉) on the hottest days of summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -14℃ (8℉) in Lhasa. Other destinations in Tibet can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.

If you’re keen to see the sights of Tibet during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. The wet season in Tibet usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

For more information about when to travel to Tibet, the monthly weather breakdown for the top travel destinations, and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.