Tibet Weather in December-Winter Month of December in Tibet
When it gets colder and dryer in November in Tibet, December weather becomes even harsher and it is in winter now. However in Lhasa and Tsetang, it is not as cold as many people usually imagine at all. The temperatures ranges between about -9 °C (16 °F) and 8 °C (46 °F). It is quite windy and dry. People on the streets often ware a mask/skaf and woolly hat.
Tibet in winter sees much fewer tourists than in summer. Therefore, a series of price cut including ticket price, hotel price and flight discount will be implemented during winter. The ticket price for most scenic spots in Tibet is only half of that in the peak time for tourism in Tibet. The hotel price drops by about 40% to 60% from November to next March. However, for reduced tourists, some hotels will be closed in winter, in remote areas of Tibet in particular.
There are fewer tourists than in summer in Tibet. However it is quite suitable for some short distance culture tour in Lhasa, Tsetang and Shigatse because there are a series of price discount including ticket price, hotel price and airfare during winter. The ticket price for most scenic spots in Tibet is only half of that in the peak time for tourism in Tibet. The hotel price drops by about 20% to 50% from December to next March (Normally no permits can be obtained in Feb and March). But please be advised that some hotels will be closed in winter.
November Tibet tour clothing: Layering is always the best. Tourists need to bring some warm clothes, lip-sticks, sunglasses, sun lotion, etc.
Recommended tour: 3-7 days tour is great to see the famous Lhasa, Tsetang and Shigatse where tourists can visit the famous travel attractions such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, the Norbulinka, Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Square, Samye Monastery, Yumbulagang Palace, Lake Yamdrok, Pelkhor Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery.
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Real time weather forecast in different places in Tibet
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Nagqu | |
Nyingchi | |
Qamdo | |
Tingri | |
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