Shigatse Weather in February

The weather in Shigatse in February is similar to that in January. It is dry and cold. In most parts of Tibet, the temperature is below zero at night and the oxygen content of the air is low. In the Shigatse area in February, the minimum temperature at night is -10℃ and the maximum temperature during the day is 10 °C. It is warm during the day with the strong sunlight, while the temperature drops great at night. The hotels we picked for our customers in Shigatse are equipped with heater, which keeps you warm even if you travel to Tibet in winter.

Shigatse temperature in February over the years

Dress code in Feburary:

In February, since it is sunny, it is of 9℃ during the day and drops to below 0℃ at night. You can wear a down jacket or a fleece jacket. A hotel with heater is more pleasant. No matter which season you are going to Lhasa, it is recommended to bring sunglasses, visor, sun-screen cream, lip balm with a SPF or other sun protection products.

Daytime average temperature:

Nighttime average temperature: -15°C, heavy winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, down jackets, , hats, gloves, etc. are recommended.

Recommended trips to Shigatse in winter:

Everest in Shigatse is known to everyone. It is the "world's highest peak". There are the snow-capped mountains, the original forest belt, the holy mountains, the holy lakes, the grassland and the ancient temples in Shigatse. Shigatse is the center of the post-Tibet, where there is not only the Tashilhunpo Monastery where Panchen Lama stayed, but there is also the Everest Base Camp, where is the best place to watch the world's highest peak-Mount Everest. On the way from Lhasa to Shigatse, there are the holy Yamdrok Lake, Carola Glacier, Baiju Temple and so on. Although there is only 200 meters difference between Shigatse and Lhasa in altitude, and the temperature is not much different, there are several high altitude areas along the way. If you are going to Shigatse from Lhasa, taking some warm clothes with you is advisable.

The dress code in Shigatse is basically as the same as in Lhasa. The city of Shigatse feels more windy than Lhasa, so please try to stay warm. Although there are many attractions on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse, many people can't afford to stay for long in the cold strong wind. They often get off the bus to take several pictures and then swiftly get back on the bus. Wearing hats and scarves when you get off can minimizing the blow of the wind. You will feel even warmer if you can put on a mask.

Notes for Shigatse travel in Feburary:

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. Actually, 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.

The Best time to travel to Shigatse in general:

A trip to Shigatse in Tibet in January-Feburary is pleasant considering both the weather and the temperature. Many people think the winter in Tibet is freezing especially in January. They believe that January-Feburary is not a good time to travel to Tibet. But actually the winter in Tibet is warm during the day, and it just gets very cold at night. However, most of the accommodations in Tibet have heating facilities at night, and it won’t feel too cold.

In Shigatse, the maximum temperature in January can reach 18 degrees Celsius, which far exceeds Chengdu and Shanghai at the same latitude. The warm sunshine makes Lhasa and Shigatse good choices for winter tours in Tibet. In the streets of Shigatse, You can perform the Kora, take a stroll on the streets of Shigatse together with the local Tibetan people. Catching up with friends in a sweet tea house is pleasant as well. This is the authentic local life of the Tibetan people and the most leisure way to travel in Tibet. There is a variety of ways to tour Tibet. Some people pursue life experiences; some come to feel the unique culture and art in Tibet, others come for religious beliefs or the spectacular Mt. Everest or the beautiful lakes. Which kind of way can be found in Tibet in a unique way. January-Feburary is the off season for Tibet tours. There are few tourists and there is no queues in front of the temples. Mt. Everest can be seen much more clear during this time as well. If you don’t like the hustle and bustle during the peak season, January-Feburary can be a good time for you to travel to Tibet.