Nyingchi Weather in January

Nyingchi Weather and Climate in January

January is the coldest month in Tibet, and the temperature of most places in Tibet are below zero at night. The winter in Nyingchi is cold without much precipitation. The average temperature in Nyingchi in January is -5 °C ~ 8 °C. Nyingchi is connected to the mountain with a beautiful horizon. It connects China with some foreign countries, which endows it with some exotic feelings. The surroundings look so spacious and boundless when you are at Nyingchi. The Ranwu Lake in the Nyingchi area is clear with a beautiful reflection of the blue sky. The mountains look colorful with the the on the top. If it happens to snow, the scenery of the lake and the mountains will look even more beautiful.

What to wear if visiting Nyingchi in January

In the winter, it feels cold in Nyingchi in the early morning and late evening, warm clothes such as sweaters and down jackets are needed. The temperature between day and night is large. When it is sunny, you can wear less. While there is no sunshine, you need to wear something heavier to stay warm.

Daytime average temperature: 8°C, warm clothes such as windbreakers, thin sweaters, outdoor jackets, etc. are recommended. Nighttime average temperature: -5°C, heavy winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, down jackets, hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.

Nyingchi travel tips in January

When you come to Tibet in the winter, tourists usually travel to places like Lhasa, Nyingchi and Shannan. These places are good for sightseeing all year round. Nyingchi and Everest are popular tourist routes in winter in Tibet with the amazing warm weather and clear air. It is even warmer than many places in the mainland during the day because of the bright sunshine. It is also a good season to see the glaciers and snow-capped mountains, such as Mount NangaBawa. The whole figure of the mountain is easier to see in winter. Since Tibet is dry in in winter, it is necessary to give extra care to your skin to keep it moisturized. Please remember to bring your lip balm, hand cream, lotion, face cream or some other skin care products. Although it feels warm during the day, it gets cold at night. Some hotels may not have heating facilities and warm clothes will be needed. The sun normally comes out over 8 am in the winter, and it gets dark after 7 pm in the evening. You may need to adjust your schedule to the real time zone there.

What to pack if visiting Nyingchi in January:

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 some medicine contains Rhodiola a couple of weeks before entering Tibet and bring some anti-altitude sickness with you when you go.

Nyingchi Daily Temperature in January: