Weather:July and August are thetwo rainiest monthsin Tibet. It is too rainy and snowy for long hikes in the high mountains, and travel is sometimes hampered in the region. It is warm in most of the towns and attractions that tourists go to though. Travel is generally convenient to the north, east, and on the Friendship Highway to the south. July is a month for outdoor festivals, and travel is fine for going to most of the popular ones.
Most tourists arrive in Lhasa, one of Tibet's lowest valleys tourists go to. In Lhasa, the minimum temperature is10°C (50 °F), and the maximum temperature is23 °C (73 °C)。It rains about 20 of the days of the month, mainly at night, for a total of 117 mm. Its elevation is 3,600 meters (12,000 feet). SeeLhasa current weather conditions and forecast>>
Clothing:Dress for the big nighttime temperature drop witha jacket, T-shirts, trousers, good water resistant shoes and rain gear。Cover up to prevent sunburn, andsun glasses and a sun hatare helpful. Bring a heavy coat andgloveswhen you go to higher elevations.
Altitude Sickness:A health check is advisable since the oxygen in the air in Lhasa is only2/3of that at sea level and even less in most of Tibet. Conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma are exacerbated in these conditions, and most people get altitude sickness. See ourTibet health advice>>
Tibet July Weather Data Graphs
Things to Do in Tibet in July
Lake YamdrokJuly isone of the best months to visit southern attractionssuch as Shigatse and other attractions on the Friendship Highway (G318) and the high elevation areas to the north of Lhasa weatherwise. However, it isn't a good month for hiking or sightseeing atMt. Everestdue to the inclement weather there.
Enjoy Namtso Lake:In July, you can enjoy walking and staying overnight at the lake more than in most of the year. It is a salt lake four hours from Lhasa that is reputed asone of Tibet's best scenic places。It is one of the highest lakes in the world at 4,718 meters or 15,000 feet, and the scenery and sunsets are amazing. Acclimate for two or three days in Lhasa valley to enjoy it up there.
Tashilhunpo Monastery:This big red brick monasteryhas a rugged high mountain background。It makes a bright contrast with the grey rocks and the blue and white sky. It was originally a town in itself for monks and contains assembly halls, dorm rooms, and temples. It once held 5,000 monks. Now, prayer wheels keep on turning, and you can visit it just outside of Shigatse. The monastery isat an elevation of 3,800 meters, and we suggest acclimating in Lhasa or another lower place before going there.
Tibetan Festivals
Unveiling the Ganden on Shoton FestivalSummer Festivals:In July and August, Tibetans hold their outdoormarket fairs, encampments, and sports contestswhen the weather is the warmest and the grass the greenest. The exact dates of these festivals depends on their lunar calendar.
Notable events include theGanden Thangka Festivaland theShoton Festival。在Ganden唐卡节日,单星体y in Ganden 1½ hours outside of Lhasa displays its relics and unveils its thangka. During the Shoton festival (yoghurt festival) in Lhasa, the Drebung and Sera monasteries show their thangkas, and then many Tibetans have picnics at the Norbulingka and watch Tibetan opera and dance. We can facilitatea visit to these summer events>>。
Touring Tibet in July：Important Travel Tips and Popular Tours
High Travel Season
High season:Tibet is the #1 most popular place to travel to for Chinese young people. The student and university summer holidays begin in early July, and they head for Tibet.Young tourists and tour groups crowd Lhasa and the attractions。It is good to book your your accommodations and rooms in advance if you come in July.
For the best experience, let us help youbuild a travel planby our own experience, and let us book your hotel rooms, flight tickets and train tickets. A specialTibet tour visais required for travel that we can get for you.
Recommended Tibet Tours
If you want to discover more about Tibet, it is advisable to have an experienced private tour guide. We can help you with that.
- For aTibet tours, ora tailor-made Tibet/China tour,please do not hesitate to tell us your interests and requirements.
Further Reading
- SeeTibet Weather in Julyfor the regional picture
- China's Best Summer Destinations
- Top Places to Visit in China in July
