Lhasa attracts a growing number of international tourists with its mystical but rich culture and pure but breathtaking scenery. Most tourists believe that Lhasa can help them purify their minds and get a fresh new view of their lives. That's the charm of this magical city. If you can plan to take a tour to Lhasa, you'd better get to know something about when is the best time to visit this city. It is not like any other city in mainland China. So, we are here to show you what Lhasa looks like in different seasons and when is the best time to visit the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region.

Lhasa in Spring

It is still cold in April. But peach blossom will find a way to show tourists that the romantic and beautiful spring in Lhasa is coming. It attracts lots of people to get to Lhasa at the beginning of the spring. The snow-capped mountain and cute peach blossom make the scenery a reward for those who come. The tender shoots will come out from those dry branches, while flowers will start to blossom on the tree. If you come to the Lhasa river, you will see the water from snow mountains surging downstream into the river. The sunshine will allow you to feel warm gradually, which is definitely a sign to show you that this is the spring in Lhasa. This sunlight city starts to be alive again. Even if the temperature is increasing in the daytime, you will feel very cold at night. So, try to bring some warm clothes and keep warm all the time.

Lhasa in Spring

Lhasa in Summer

The summer in Lhasa is totally different from the summer in mainland China. People will feel cool and comfortable during this season. Tourists will not miss those items in the summer, including blue sky, white clouds, heavy rains, beautiful rainbow, hot sunshine, wild wind, etc. But those things in Lhasa are unique and charming. The blue sky is pure and clear here, like something that you can only see in the pictures. The rain will moisten everything that is longing for moisture on this plateau. And the rainbow will be amazingly mixed with this colorful city. The summer in Lhasa will be flexible to meet your need. But when you are wandering in the streets, do remember to use sunscreen and sunglasses to prevent getting sunburn.

Lhasa in Summer

Lhasa in Autumn

It is said that all kinds of colors make the autumn in Lhasa a great world that invites everyone to take a look. The autumn in Lhasa is golden yellow. The leaves on the trees and the grasses become yellow day after day, a process that announces that the most beautiful Lhasa has come. You can imagine how romantic it will be when the sunshine gets to the golden leaves. At the same time, Namtso that is surrounded by the fading meadow looks like a sapphire. It will become more attractive in this beautiful season. With fewer tourists coming to Lhasa, there are more and more believers on the streets, which is the real Lhasa for tourists to see.

Lhasa in Autumn

Lhasa in Winter

Most people misunderstand the winter in Lhasa. It may be cold at night. But sunny days will be there for most of the time in Lhasa. Leaning or sitting on the cushion on the balcony to enjoy the sunshine with a cup of butter tea is another way to get close to yourself. You will feel warm and fall in love with the taste in the air. The remote snow-capped mountains and the fresh air will drive you crazy and keep you staying longer and longer in the winter of Lhasa. Lhasa will be back to quiet in winter since the cold weather has blocked many tourists from visiting. However, just because there are fewer visitors in Lhasa in the winter, you can settle to enjoy what this sunlight city can offer. Just make sure you bring enough warm clothes to keep you from getting cold at night.

Lhasa in Winter

When is the Best Time to Visit Lhasa?

In fact, one will never get a perfect answer if he or she is truly interested in getting to know this distinctive city. And from what have has mentioned above, it is clear that tourists can travel to Lhasa all year round. However, according to the weather, it can be concluded that the best months to Lhasa are May, June, September and October. The reason why July and August are not be included is that they are rainy months. But if come to Lhasa only in these months, tourists will miss lots of things that will surprise them in other months. So, it is better to get more information about the different scenery that Lhasa can offer in different seasons and ask yourself what can impress your heart the most. Then, it will be the best time for you to visit Lhasa.