Shigatse weather in October

The temperature in Shigatse in October is about 0 degrees -17 degrees, which is not much different from Lhasa. It is the temperature in late autumn and early winter, and it is very cold in the morning and evening. It is almost impossible to rain in Shigatse in October, which is mainly cloudy and sunny. Whether you’re going to Everest Base Camp or around Shigatse areas, it's a pretty good season for travel.

Shigatse temperature in October over the years:

Dress code in October

From October, the temperature in Shigatse and Lhasa will drop. In October, the temperature in Shigatse will be around 10-15 degrees Celsius during the day, and can be as low as 5 degrees Celsius before the mid-night. The temperature after the mid-night can drop to below zero. Rainfall is also less and humidity is reduced. It is still kind of warm during the day. But when the night comes, the temperature will drop drastically. Therefore, it is recommended to bring some warm clothing such as down jackets and wool sweaters. Earmuffs may also be needed as well.

Daytime average temperature: 14°C, warm clothes such as windbreakers, sweaters, sports outfit, suits, outdoor jackets, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: 2°C, warm winter clothes such as winter coats, leather jackets, sweaters, down jackets, etc. are recommended.

Shigatse travel tips in October

In October, Shigatse officially enters the autumn. The autumn in Tibet is a picture you don’t want to miss. We are often amazed at the wonders of nature. At this time, Shigatse is like a treasure from the hands of the painter. The blue sky, the golden earth, the temple made of white bricks and red tiles, and the snowy mountains that will never be absent in the distance. The arrival of autumn is often accompanied by the joy of harvest. In the fields of Shigatse, the flocks of goats and yak that are accidently taken in your photo can be seen everywhere. In October, Shigatse presents all kinds of colors. Even if without photographers and photographic equipments, you can record the most beautiful sceneries in Shigatse. All the poetry and prose about autumn fades the color, instantly melting into the Shigatse autumn charms.

Notes on Shigatse travel in October

Although Shigatse has entered the Autumn in October, keeping your skin moisturized is still necessary. It is recommended to bring lip balm, hand cream, lotion, face cream and other skin care products. In Tibe, 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 bath in Tibet for a few days, you will still feel quite dry.

October 1st - 7th is the National Day Golden Week Holiday, when Tibet is overflowing with tourists.The flight/train tickets to enter Tibet on the 1st and the tickets to exit Tibet on the 7th are very tight, so it’s advisable to buy the tickets in advance. Hotels and cars are also recommended to book in advance.

At the mid of October, the Everest Base Camp will be shut down and will not be open until the coming April. If you are going to Everest Base Camp at this time, you can only take accommodation at the Rongbu Temple Guest House or travel back to Baiba in Dingri county.

In late October, Shigatse may snow occasionally. If it is snowing, the road to cross over the mountain pass at an altitude of 5200M may be blocked by ice and snow, which will make the Everest Base Camp unaccessible. Before you travel, it is best to check the weather in Everest Base Camp first.

The best time to travel to Shigatse in general:

Only a couple of 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.