Lhasa is known as the city of daylight, because the daily sunshine time is more than 8 hours. In the cold winter, Lhasa has about 10 hours of daylight every day, even if there is occasional snow, the time spent bathing in the sun is still very long. In January, the temperature in Lhasa is between minus 10 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between day and night was very large, and the temperature varies according to the amount of the sunshine during the day. On the whole, there are only a few people come to Lhasa in January. With the warm sunshine and less tourists at this time, you can enjoy this holy city and experience the daily life of the Lhasa people by leisurely having a cup of tea or just walking around.
Daiyly Temperature in Lhasa in early January
What to wear if visiting Lhasa in January:
In January, when it is sunny, you can wear a sweater or a fleece jacket in Lhasa. While there is no sunshine, you need to wear some underneath shirt and pants with your down/fleece jacket buckled up to stay warm, especially in the early morning or at night. Don’t forget to keep your feet warm as well.
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 January:
Lhasa is not cold during the daytime in winter. Actually it gets pretty warm when it’s sunny. In January, you can visit a lot of places in Lhasa, such as: the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, and Barkhor Street. Namtso Lake will be closed since the end of October because of snowfall. Most tourists go to places such as Lhasa Nyingchi and Shannan when coming to Tibet in the winter. These places are good for sightseeing all year round. Nyingchi and Everest are popular sites in winter in Tibet, since the air is clear and it is a great season to see the glaciers and snow-capped mountains, such as the whole picture of Nanga Bawa. You can also see many local Tibetans to perform Kora in Lhasa around January. Tour in January is at a slower pace with leisure schedules to idly unlock the authetic Tibet.
Notes on Lhasa Travel in Winter:
The winter climate in Tibet is relatively dry. In winter, it is necessary to do skin moisturizing work. It is recommended to bring lip balm, hand cream, emollient oil, 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 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:
May-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…
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