Lhasa weather in December

Lhasa is generally regarded as the first stop for most tourists to enter Tibet. There are many cultural attractions such as the various temples and palaces, which are the essence of the Lhasa tour. The cultural landscape is almost unaffected by the weather, and it is available for all seasons. The winter in Lhasa attracts many tourists to Tibet during the off-season because of the sunny weather. In December, Tibet is normally sunny and occasionally rainy and snowy. Neither the rain nor the snow lasts for long, which basically does not affect the tours. The average temperature in Lhasa in December is 0-15 degrees Celsius.

Dress code in December：

In the city of Lhasa in December, a sweater with a down jacket are needed during the day. Knit hats or scarves can also help to keep you warm. In the rainy and snowy days, the temperature drops and you may add more clothes.

Daytime average temperature: 7°C, warm clothes such as windbreakers, sweaters, wool suits, outdoor jackets, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: -9°C, winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, down jackets, leather jackets, hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.

Lhasa Travel guide in November:

It feels warm during the winter sunny days in Lhasa. Many locals and tourists bathe in the pleasant sunshine. It is known as the city of daylight with plenty of sunshine all year round. Even if it rains or snows, it makes the view of the attraction buildings such as the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Sera Monastery even more special. The temples in the snow presents a different view. You may need a hat if you are going to Lhasa in the winter, especially those who fear cold. Traveling to Lhasa in winter is ideal for hanging around the temples, shooting the stars at night and having a night view of the Potala Palace. It is also a good time for visiting the highest peaks of the world in Mount Everest with the sunrise and the sunset.

Notes on Lhasa travel in December:

The winter climate in Tibet is relatively dry. In winter, it is necessary to keep your skin moisturized. It is recommended to bring lip balm, hand cream, lotion, face cream and other skin care products. It is recommended to drink more water and eat more fruits in Tibet. When you come to Tibet in winter, you don't need to take a bath every day like in the mainland. Bathing every day is not only easy to catch a cold, but also the skin gets more dry after showering. Therefore, it is recommended to apply moisturizers and other moisturizing products after a shower. In fact, even if you don’t take a shower in Tibet for a few days, you will still feel dry.

The sunshine in Tibet in winter is bright and sunny of strong radiation, so you are strongly suggested to bring sunscreen, visor or other sun protection products before entering Tibet to enjoy the warm sunshine of Tibet without getting sunburnt.

Since it feels cold in Tibet，although it’s sunny, it is more easily to have the Altitude sickness. In fact, no matter when you enter Tibet, anti-altitude sickness work is always needed. You can take medicines contain Rhodiola a couple of weeks before entering Tibet and bring some anti-altitude sickness with you when you go.

The best time to travel to Lhasa in general:

Generally, June-October is the best time to travel to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is known as the "Sunlight City" with long sunshine hours. At this time, it is of a mild climate. Lhasa is actually neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. the highest temperature is in June, and the lowest is in

January. There is less rainfall in Lhasa. And the dry and wet season is obvious. The rain is mainly concentrated in July, August and September, and it is mostly at night. Lhasa is warm and humid in summer, which makes it the best travel season for Tibet. This time is also the most pleasant time of

Lhasa's natural scenery in a year. The whole city is in a green lush, which is in stark contrast with the winter bleak. It is said that the oxygen concentration in summer can almost double that of winter.

Lhasa is regarded as the first stop for most people to enter Tibet. The human landscape is mostly available for all seasons. The temperature difference between day and night is large. If the main purpose of your trip is to experience the local culture, October-March is recommended to avoid the peak season of Tibet tourism and to save expenses. You also do no need to worry about the limited Potala Palace tickets and air/train tickets. Less tourists make it easier for you to see an authentic Tibet.