Tibet Weather in May

From May, Tibet will see the rise of temperature and tourist number. More and more tourists will travel to Tibet for a lifetime tour via plane or Qinghai-Tibet trains from major cities in China. The lakes will start to melt and the scenery will get more and more beautiful. The rising temperature and the change of views will keep attracting tourists from May to October. So, it is a highly recommended month for tourists to come to Tibet.

The average temperature in Lhasa ranges from 6 degrees to 23 degrees. In the late of May, it may get to 25 degrees if it doesn’t rain all day. But the rainy season will come. It rains a lot in Nyingchi and Shannan in May. Lhasa will get into the rainy season in June. So, Lhasa will have sunny days in most days, keeping this city alive and energetic. In the areas of Yamdrok Lake, Namtso and Shigatse, the weather is also warm for tourists to have a great trip without feeling too cold.

It is hot at noon in Lhasa in May. A T-shirt may be okay for most tourists when they are walking in the sun because the temperature can get more than 20 degrees in most places in Tibet. But you’d better prepare a knitting shirt or a light jacket to avoid the change of weather when you are outside of the hotel. And it is still cold in the morning and in the night. So, do not take it lightly since no one wants to catch a cold in high altitude areas.

Tibet Trekking Tour in May

Tourists need to use all equipment to avoid getting sunburned. Use sunscreen cream and sunscreen spray when you will be exposed in the sun, especially when you are wearing a T-shirt. The intense ultraviolet radiation will burn your skins if you are not well prepared. Other necessities for sun block include a pair of sunglasses, a sun hat and a long-sleeved jacket. Even if the air will get warm and moist in Tibet in May, it is also important to moisturize your skin to prevent getting dry. So, items like lipstick, hand cream, moisturizing oil and facial scream are necessary to use.

Tibet Travel Suggestions in May

Lhasa has fully recovered from cold weather in May. So, tourists can enjoy the attractions without worrying about the cold air. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and other sites in Lhasa enthusiastically welcome all tourists from all over the world with sunny days and warm temperature. May is a perfect month for an in-depth tour in Lhasa. It deserves all tourists to spend at least 3 days to slowly feel the charm of this beautiful city in this land.

Without peach blossom in May, Nyingchi will step into summer with the coming of the rainy season. It will be covered by lush trees and tourists can also see the green pasture. And they can also have a hiking tour in the Yarlung Zangbo River area and see the Grand Canyon.

Namtso will see no ice in the water in May since the weather is warm enough. It will start to attract tourists to visit with its turquoise waters and amazing views. The distance snow-capped mountains make Namtso a beautiful lady who is guarded by her heroes. But it will snow sometimes in Namtso, which requires tourists to bring warm clothes or down jackets.

A trip to Yamdrok Lake is also a fixed plan in the list of Tibet tour for most tourists in May. And Everest Base Camp will be fully opened to welcome tourists to visit the highest mountain in the world. Besides, with warm weather and low rainfall, Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is suitable for a Tibet trekking tour for tourists. The trekking trail is regarded as the most popular ones in Tibet. Don’t miss it in this beautiful month.