When September comes, Tibet will see the end of its summer. And the rainy season will also end with the summer in Tibet in September. However, Tibet will be more charming and attractive in this season because of fewer rains and more blue sky. And Autumn will bring more colors to the natural views of Tibet because those leaves on the tree will turn yellow gradually. If you prefer fewer tourists to travel to Tibet with you, you can definitely choose to have a Tibet tour in September when it always sees the decreasing number of tourists from mainland China and other places.

The average temperature in September in Tibet is about 14 degrees, with an average minimum temperature of 7 degrees and an average maximum temperature of 21 degrees. The average rainfall in September is 66 mm, only half of the rainfall in August. So, it is safe to travel from one place to another because there will be no landslides and mudslides along the road. Besides, it almost rains at night, which will not have an impact on your Tibet tour during the day. On the contrary, the day after a rainy night will become cooler and the sky will be clearer. The tourists will be fewer in September, while the weather will be more comfortable and the sky will be brighter than in August. So, it is a good time to plan a Tibet trip in September.

The Starry Sky at Everest Base Camp

With the beginning of autumn, Tibet will become less hot than in summer. And the sun will become gentle during the day. But it doesn’t mean you can expose to the sun without any protection of the skin. If you don’t want to get sunburned when traveling in Tibet, just remember to use sunscreen cream, sunscreen spray, sunglasses, and sun hats when you are outdoors. You can wear light jackets, shirts, jeans by daylight and wear light down jackets at night. Besides, the air will be dryer than the previous months, a sign for tourists to preserve moisture by using some lipstick, hand cream, moisturizing oil, facial cream, etc.

The oxygen content in the air in September in Tibet remains high as well, making it easier for tourists to acclimate to the high altitude and be more comfortable when they first get to Tibet. If you don’t feel good at first, please just have a good rest before wandering around Tibet to prevent getting sicker. Do not take showers frequently in the first few days to prevent catching a cold. You can spend several days in Lhasa to feel this sacred city to the fullest before you get better.

Tibet Travel Suggestion in September

September is a beautiful and comfortable month for international tourists to have a Tibet tour. It is still warm these days without the disturbance of the rainy season. Most of these days in September will be sunny and bright with blue sky and clouds. Tibet in autumn will bring tourists to a fairyland with a colorful land. You will see a yellow Tibet, a red Tibet, a blue Tibet, and a green Tibet as long as you can spend more time traveling deeply in this magical place. There will be the coolest and cleanest scenery in Tibet if you choose to visit Tibet in September. However, even if there are fewer tourists in September than in August, hotels with good reputations and friendly service will also be in short supply. It also needs to be booked in advance to guarantee a comfortable trip in Tibet. Besides, the ticket for Tibet trains and Tibet flights from mainland China will also be sold out soon. You’d better decide on a travel date to Tibet with your Tibet travel agency and they will help you get the tickets for the date of your tour route.

Those monasteries and palaces in Tibet can be visited all year round, especially those in Lhasa and Shigatse. So, tourists may also need to join a queue to visit those places in September, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery, Samye Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery, etc.

As for the natural landscape, it is highly recommended to see mountains in September. Tourists will get a good sight because the sky will be brighter in autumn and the clouds will be fewer. You can choose to see Mount Everest from the Everest Camp, see snow-capped mountains from Jiawula Pass, see Nnamjagbarwa peak in Nyingchi, and see the Nyainqentanglha Mountain. You will be rewarded and surprised to get beautiful views from those mountains. Just bright warm clothes when you are about to visit those sites and keep warm all the time.

The road condition to Ngari will be better than it in the rainy season. So, it is still a good time to pay a visit to this amazing place. However, it will be cold in Ngari with a temperature of 15 degrees during the day. But if you plan a trekking tour in Ngari, you can wear clothes according to your body. It is not good to get too hot either.