In March, Lhasa still maintains the atmosphere of the New Year, and the festive celebrations on the streets remind you of the New Year that has just passed. In March, the temperature in Lhasa is 0-15℃. The temperature difference between morning and evening is very large. It drops to below 0℃ at night, while the maximum temperature in the day can be around 18 ℃. You can experience four seasons in a day. From morning to night, the weather keeps changing and the temperature changes as well, but it is unlikely to snow in Lhasa in March.
Lhasa Daily Temperature in Early March
What to Wear if visiting Lhasa in March:
In Lhasa in March, you can dress in layers like an onion to put on or take off some layers easily when it gets hot or cold. It is recommended to wear underneath T-shirts with shirts, pullovers and then a light jacket.
Daytime average temperature: 12°C, warm clothes such as windbreakers, sweaters, wool suits, outdoor jackets , etc. are recommended.
Nighttime average temperature: -2°C, winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, down jackets, leather jackets, hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.
Lhasa Travel Guide in March:
When travelling in Lhasa, it is recommended to move slowly on the plateau. Whether you are climbing into the Potala Palace or going to the suburbs to visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, please remember to take it slow, which helps you to gradually adjust to the high altitude. If you are going to go from Lhasa to other areas, most of the lakes in Tibet are frozen and the air is dry at this time. In March, one of the best tourist seasons in Nyingchi, Tibet, in where the peach blossom festival is held every March. The scenery is very beautiful. The snow-capped mountains in March look more spectacular than they are in July and August. Since the air is much more clear in Tibet in winter to see the whole picture of the mountains. You don't have to get up too early. You can start off around 7:30 from Dingri. You can see the sunrise and the morning sun along the winding mountain road. The only thing is that since winter is the dry season, so the snow on the mountain doesn’t seem as much as it shows in summer. It still looks sunning, but just not as breathtaking as it looks in summer.
Useful travel Notes to go to Lhasa in March:
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 in the sunshine 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.