Lhasa Weather in February

Lhasa Weather in February

The weather in Lhasa in February is similar to that in January. It is dry and cold. In most parts of Tibet, the temperature is below zero at night and the oxygen content of the air is relatively low. In the Lhasa area in early February, the temperature is basically between -8 and 8 °C. In the second half of February, It ranges from -5 to 12 °C. It is warm during the day with the strong sunlight, while the temperature drops great at night. More and more hotels in Lhasa are starting to have heating equipment, which keeps you warm even if you travel to Tibet in winter.

Lhasa Daily Temperature in early February

What to wear if visiting Lhasa in February:

In February, since it is sunny, it is of 9℃ during the day and drops to below 0℃ at night. You can wear a down jacket or a fleece jacket. A hotel with heater is more pleasant. No matter which season you are going to Lhasa, it is recommended to bring sunglasses, visor, sunscreen cream, lip balm with a SPF or other sun protection products.

Daytime average temperature: 9°C, warm clothes such as windbreakers, sweaters, wool suits, outdoor jackets, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: -6°C, winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, down jackets, hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.

Lhasa Travel Guide in February:

Lhasa is not cold during the daytime in winter. Actually it gets pretty warm when it’s sunny. In February, you can visit a lot of places in Lhasa, such as: the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, and Barkhor Street. Namtso Lake will be closed since the end of October because of snowfall. Most tourists go to places such as Lhasa Nyingchi and Shannan when coming to Tibet in the winter. These places are good for sightseeing all year round. Nyingchi and Everest are popular sites in winter in Tibet, since the air is clear and it is a great season to see the glaciers and snow-capped mountains, such as the whole picture of Nanga Bawa. You can also see many local Tibetans to perform Kora in Lhasa around January. Tour in January is at a slower pace with leisure schedules to idly unlock the authetic Tibet.

Notes on Lhasa Travel in February:

The winter climate in Tibet is relatively dry. In winter, it is necessary to keep your skin moisturized. It is recommended to bring lip balm, hand cream, lotion, face cream and other skin care products. It is recommended to drink more water and eat more fruits in Tibet. It is recommended to drink more water and eat more fruits in Tibet. When you come to Tibet in winter, you don't need to take a bath every day like in the mainland. Bathing every day is not only easy to catch a cold, but also the skin gets more dry after showering. Therefore, it is recommended to apply moisturizers and other moisturizing products after a shower. Actually , even if you don’t take a shower in Tibet for a few days, you will still feel dry.

The sunshine in Tibet in winter is bright and sunny of strong radiation, so you are strongly suggested to bring sunscreen, visor or other sun protection products before entering Tibet to enjoy the warm sunshine of Tibet without getting sunburnt. Since it feels cold in Tibet，although it’s sunny, it is more easily to have the Altitude sickness. In fact, no matter when you enter Tibet, anti-altitude sickness work is always needed. You can take Rhodiola a couple of weeks before entering Tibet and bring some anti-altitude sickness with you when you go.

The best time to travel to Lhasa in general:

May-October is the best time to travel to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is known as the "Sunlight City" with long sunshine hours. At this time, it is of a mild climate. Lhasa is actually neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. the highest temperature is in June, and the lowest is in January. There is less rainfall in Lhasa. And the dry and wet season is obvious. The rain is mainly concentrated in July, August and September, and it is mostly at night. Lhasa is warm and humid in summer, which makes it the best travel season for Tibet. This time is also the most pleasant time of Lhasa's natural scenery in a year. The whole city is in a green lush, which is in stark contrast with the winter bleak. It is said that the oxygen concentration in summer can almost double that of winter. Lhasa is regarded as the first stop for most people to enter Tibet. The human landscape is mostly available for all seasons. The temperature difference between day and night is large. If the main purpose of your trip is to experience the local culture, October-March is recommended to avoid the peak season of Tibet tourism and to save expenses. You also do no need to worry about the limited Potala Palace tickets and air/train tickets. Less tourists make it easier for you to see an authentic Tibet…