As the last month of Tibet's summer, August can also attract lots of international tourists. One can easily find some like-minded friends from the same counties to share the stories in the trip. In August, it rains a lot in the evening and during the night. But it has no impact on the fact the August is one of the most popular months that see numerous tourists coming to this land because there are sunny days most of the time. So, the warm temperature and moderate weather can make a Tibet tour a perfect journey for most visitors from all over the world.

The average rainfall in August in Tibet is usually as high as 125mm, which may delay a Tibet tour to some remote areas. The rainy season offer causes landslides and mudslides in those areas, which may lead to the cancellation of your tour. But it is perfect for tourists to visit those monasteries and cultural sites in Tibet’s cities since the weather is really comfortable. August enjoys an average maximum temperature of 22 degrees and an average minimum temperature of 9 degrees. The temperature is very suitable for tourists to enjoy the charm of Tibet.

The oxygen content in the air in August is very sufficient, which is to say tourists will have less chance to have severe high altitude sickness during this month. Even if you experience light symptoms when you first travel to Tibet, it will be better after one or two days. But tourists also need to be careful to not get cold when they are in Tibet. The temperature difference between day and night may cause a big problem for tourists. But keeping warm all the time will help decrease the chance to catch a cold. You can wear a long-sleeved T-shirt and jacket to travel all the places in Tibet except for those high altitude places such as Namtso, Mount Everest, Nagri, and so on. If you want to go to those cold places, you need to bring warm jackets, sweaters, and light down jackets to keep warm.

Gawu La Pass on the way to EBC

Besides, tourists also need to bring water-proof equipment and clothes when traveling in Tibet in August, including an umbrella, a raincoat, etc. in case encountering a sudden shower of rain. And better use sunscreen cream, sunscreen cream, and wear sunglasses and sun hats when outdoors to prevent getting sunburned by the intense ultraviolet light.

Tibet Travel Suggestion in August

As one of the popular months in the peak season of Tibet tourism, lots of tourists will swarm into Tibet in August. It will cause problems for tourists because of the shortage of hotels, vehicles, etc. And the tickets for planes and especially for trains will be sold out quickly. It is better for international tourists to book a tour with a Tibet travel agency that will help book the train tickets in advance to make sure a lifetime Tibet train tour for all tourists. And they can also help book tickets to some popular sites to avoid missing any attractions in Tibet for their customers.

Tibet is known as the paradise on earth with its cool weather and fresh air while most of the places in China are too hot for tourists to travel leisurely. It rains at night most of the time in Lhasa, leaving sunny days during the night for tourists to pay a visit to those attractions, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, etc. In August, Shonton Festival will be held in Lhasa, a great occasion for local Tibetan people and tourists. It will be celebrated by the performances of Tibetan opera and the ceremony of huge Tangka.

Namtso and Yamdrok Lake in August will be the warmest, which means it is the best time to visit these sacred lakes in Tibet. And the sunny days with beautiful sky views will make every picture you take the best to save in your memory. Nagqu will show the endless grasslands and the numerous lakes to tourists. And the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival in August will attract lots of international tourists to enjoy a grand gathering.

Shigatse shares similar warm weather with Lhasa. Tourists can just wear long-sleeved T-shirts with a jacket or a hoodie when they are outside wandering from one site to another. But Everest Base Camp is colder than Shigatse city and tourists need to keep warm all the time by preparing down jackets, warm boots, scarfs, and other equipment that can keep you warm. But being influenced by the rainy season, the peak will not show all the time. Tourists can try to wait for it in the afternoon.

Ngari has no summer even in August. But it prevents tourists to get too hot when they are having a kora in this mysterious and sacred land. In fact, tourists need to bring waterproof jackets and pants, fleece clothes, warm hats, and scarfs in Ngari. And the windproof coats will be the better choice if tourists plan to visit the Guge Kingdom and Zanda Clay Forest.