What to wear while traveling to Tibet
Tibet features distinct four seasons and great temperature difference. For tourists, dressing yourself comfortably is the first priority. Tibet is not hot in summer and warm in winter. Compared with most of provinces to the south of the Yangtze River, Tibet is warmer in winter, which wins it the title of “city of sunlight”.
What clothes do I need to bring while visiting Tibet in Spring
As snows begin to melt, Tibet in spring is still a little bit cold. But in sunny days, the outdoor temperature is not low. As many outdoor activities are included, it is recommended to wear sportswear and light and comfortable shoes. Despite the chilly weather, Nyingchi boasts attractive peach blossom.
Lhasa is suitable for wearing: suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual wear,sweaters, fleeces, down jackets and other warm clothes
What to wear in Tibet in Summer
In summer, the sun is bright and the temperature is comfortable. You can wear long-sleeved t-shirts, casual pants and other general summer clothes. But the temperature difference between day and night is still large, and there is a little cold at nights. Hence, you need to bring some raincoats and warm clothes. In high-altitude areas, you need to bring sweaters, down jackets and other warm clothes. The temperature in these places may drop to several degrees below zero at night. You’d better to wear climbing boots.
Lhasa is suitable for wearing: t-shirts, suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual wears.
Recommended Clothes you need to bring in Tibet in Autumn
Tibet in autumn boasts a lingering charm. Along the plateau road from Lhasa to Shigatse, large areas of highland barley waiting to be harvested are like golden grasslands swaying in the wind. In Nyingchi and Lhasa, you need to bring warm clothes. You’d better to wear thick coats and trousers, and long johns are indispensable. You should try to stay indoors at night, because of the low temperature at night. If you go to a high altitude area, you should bring thick sweaters, thick down jackets and other warm clothes, for the temperature in these areas may drop to minus ten degrees at night.
Lhasa is suitable for wearing: long-sleeved shirts, suits, jackets, trench coats, windbreakers , sweaters, fleece jackets, down jackets and other warm clothes
What to wear if visiting Tibet in Winter
Tibet in winter is like a sleeping little baby, so quiet and peaceful. Tourists visiting Tibet in winter are expecting the beauty of the snow-capped plateau and the warm sunshine. The road to Namtso and Ali will be closed due to heavy snow. But you can still have a nice experience in other parts of Tibet, including Lhasa and Shigatse. In the daytime, you can bask in the sunshine in Jokhang Temple square. As the temperature drop to several degrees below zero in the morning and at night, you have to wear sweaters, down jackets, long johns and thick sport pants. You may have to wear hard bottom shoes. Lhasa is suitable for wearing: suits, fleece coats, charge coats, thick down jackets, cotton trousers, cotton shoes, cotton hat, gloves, masks and other warm clothes
Tips on the clothes you need to bring to Tibet:
1.You need to wear sweaters, down jackets and other warm clothes all year round in Namtso, Everest, Ali and other high-altitude scenic spots; In July and August, if you only stay one day in Namtso, you can wear only one thick sweater; while in Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse, Shannan and other relatively low altitude scenic spots, you can prepare your clothes according to the above suggestion.
2. Tibet features strong ultraviolet rays and dry air all year around. You’d better bring your own hat, sunglasses, lipstick, sunscreen and moisturizing skin care products.
3. If you have too much luggage, you can buy warm clothes in Lhasa. Of course, you'd better bring your own warm underwear. 4. The temperature difference between day and night is large in Tibet, as high as 15 degrees in winter and 10 degrees in other seasons. You need to dress warmly in case of catching cold.
