Shigatse weather in August

The average temperature in Shigatse in August is 28 °C ~ 10 °C. The temperature in Shigatse in August is not much different from that in Lhasa. The temperature difference between morning and evening is larger. It is recommended to reduce the activity during this period. In Shigatse, the highest temperature in August can reach to 28 degrees Celsius. Due to the heavy rainfall at night, the temperature is very cool around 10 °C. If you stay for night in Shigatse, a thin comfortor will be needed.

Shigatse temperature in August over the years:

Dress code in August:

In the summer and evening of Shigatse, the temperature is low and the air is dry. Warm clothes will be needed, especially in places with high altitudes, such as Ali, Everest, etc. It is recommended to bring down jackets, outdoor jackets, sweaters and other clothes. The temperature difference between day and night is relatively large. When it’s sunny during the day, it feels warm and comfortable. But the temperature drops at night and you can add some more clothes. It is easy to catch a cold in Tibet since the weather is changeable. But it can be dangerous if you get a cold since it may cause some high altitude complications.

Daytime average temperature: 28°C, light clothes such as T-shirts, jackets, sweat pants, wind breakers, sports outfit, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: 10°C, warm clothes such as winter jackets, wind breakers, leather jackets, hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.

Shigatse travel tips in August:

Tibet enters the summer season in August, and it’s also the schools’ summer vacation at this time. The most important festival in Tibet - the Snowdon Festival is held at this time too, making August the most prosperous season for Tibet tours. From August to the beginning of September, the rapeseed flowers in Shigatse are blooming. On the way from Lhasa to Mount Everest, you will see blocks of the golden flowers. In August, due to the heavy rainfall, Everest is covered by the clouds and mists, and the chances of being able to see it are greatly reduced. However, this will not stop the enthusiasm of domestic and foreign tourists to travel to Everest in August. At this time, even the tents at Everest Base Camp are particularly busy. On average, the number of people in each tent will reach around 16. In addition, this season is not a good season from Shigatse to Nepal through the Gyirong port. The road conditions from Gyirong County to Gyirong Town are not in very good conditions with the landslide and the broken road occurred sometimes. If you are going to visit Kathmandu this month, you can fly directly from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

In the summer, Tibet is in its rainy season and so as Shigatse. There is a great amount of rainfall in Tibet at this time. Although it mainly rains in the evening or at night, it also rains some during the day. Therefore, tourists who are going to Shigatse should bring an umbrella or a raincoat. You can prepare a waterproof plastic bag in advance to put your electronic products such as mobile phones, and cameras in case it suddenly rains.

People may think that it will be hot in Tibet in summer since the sunshine there is strong. Actually it feels cool in Tibet while everywhere else is hot in summer. The summer in Tibet can be a great resort to take a vacation. The highest temperature during the day hardly exceeds 30 degrees, and the temperature will drop immediately at night by about 10 degree Celsius. That’s why the air conditioning in Tibet does not have the function of cooling, and it is necessary to have a blanket at night, which keeps warm and comfortable.

August is the month of the schools’ summer vocation with people coming and going to Tibet constantly. At this time, the hotel price and the cost of the tourist car increase a lot. The discount for inbound and outbound tickets is not as favorable as in the off-season. It is especially difficult to get a train ticket entering or exiting Tibet during this time. If you need it, you can find a travel agency to buy it for you.

Although Shigatse has entered the rainy season in August, keeping your skin moisturized is still necessary. It is recommended to bring lip balm, hand cream, lotion, face cream and other skin care products. You also should drink plenty 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. You are strongly suggested to bring sunscreen, visor or other sun protection before entering Tibet to enjoy the warm sunshine of Tibet without getting burnt.

There is a large amount of rainfall in August. The road conditions in the Geelong section are not good. Sometime, the roads can be broke down by mudslides and landslides caused by heavy rain. It is recommended to have a less tight schedule with some backup options in case unexpected traffic problem happens.

The best time to travel to Shigatse in general:

Only some areas in Tibet is good for tours all year round. Shigatse is one of them. Unlike Nyingchi, the most famous attractions in Shigatse are generally related to religion. The visit to temples and manors is not affected by different seasons. In general, the best time for Shigatse is from May to October each year. At this time, the climate will not be too cold and it occasionally snows. If you go to Everest Base Camp, you need to take the weather conditions into account more. The best season for Everest tourism is generally from April to May and September to October. During the rainy season from June to August, the peaks of Mount Everest are always covered by clouds and mists. From November to March, although the weather is fine, it’ll be too cold and the roads are often not accessible because of the frozen ice.