Tibet Weather in April

April indicates the coming of Tibet’s spring days. It is the start of the best time to visit Tibet because of the increasing temperature day after day from April. The average temperature in April is between 3 degrees to 16 degrees, making those days in Tibet more comfortable and warmer. It rarely rains and it is still dry in April. But the rising temperature will bring more warm sunshine to this land.

Even if the attractions in Lhasa can be visited all year around, the warm temperature can still bring a different view to tourists because of the spring. With the new branches in those trees on streets, tourists will feel better and more excited. As time goes by, temperature will start to rise from east to west. The snow-capped mountains are still visible in April because there are many sunny days in Tibet during this time. But the air is relatively dry, especially in early April.

As the temperature starts to rise in April, Tibet will begin to welcome more and more tourists from all over the world. Lhasa will be the first place in Tibet to see this change. But do not ignore the huge temperature change between day and night. Sometimes, the temperature will change a lot in one day. Tourists need to check the weather forecast and wear suitable clothes before going out in the day time. Pay attention to your feeling when walking from one site to another and do not catch a cold because of the changing weather. Or you will feel extremely bad along with the high altitude sickness. Besides, even if the temperature at night will be above zero degree in most places, it will still be cold at night because of the high altitude.

Lhasa Potala Palace in April

The temperature at noon is very high. Tourists need to prevent being sunburned by the intense ultraviolet radiation. So, you'd better use sunscreen cream and sunscreen spray all the time. And you can also wear a sun hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sunshine. The dry air requires all tourists to pay attention to moisturize the skin, including using lipstick, hand cream, moisturizing oil, facial scream, etc. And drinking plenty of water and eat more fruit can also prevent your skin getting too dry.

Tibet Travel Suggestions in April

As the start month of the peak season of Tibet tourism, April can offer many sunny days with a comfortable temperature. Lhasa will be the first stop for many tourists with its cultural sites with rich history, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, etc. And you can visit Nyingchi after spending several days in Lhasa to see the peach blossom. Many beautiful pictures can be taken easily in these days with peach blossom. But you will miss it if you come to Tibet in late April because of the rise of temperature. But Nyching is still a must-visit destination for tourists with other natural sites to offer.

Namtso will show her face gradually in April. If you don’t want to regret, you can go to pay a visit to Namtso during your Tibet tour in April. Mount Everest and Mount Kailash can also be listed in your Tibet tour route. During April, tourists can also see the mountains clearly. If you are a fan of trekking tour, Tibet in April can offer so many opportunities to tourists to experience those classic Tibet trek tours. Rainy season hasn’t come yet and the weather is comfortable. Without being interrupted by many tourists in the next months from May to October, tourists can totally enjoy the spectacular scenery along the road. Just check our trekking tour maps and choose one or two to have a try. All in all, tourists can have a better experience when traveling in Tibet in April than other months.