Tibet Climate and Weather in 7 Major Prefectures

With an average altitude of above 4,000 meters, Tibet is in the southwest frontier of China, also known as “The roof of the world” on Tibetan Plateau. The mighty altitude and mountainous topography lead to a distinctive weather and climate, with powerful UV light, much longer daytime than most of the places you’ve visited and…

August 27, 2018 BY Kunga

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What’s The Weather Like in Tibet?

Tibet has complex topography and diverse landforms, forming a unique plateau climate. Generally speaking, the north and west parts of Tibet are cold and dry, while the south and east areas tend to be warm and humid. Besides, Tibet has a wild variety of regional climates and distinctive vertical climatic zones. You can even experience four…

October 25, 2016 BY Kunga

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Best Time to Visit Tibet – Tibetan Weather and Climate

One of the most common questions we were asked is when is the best time to visit Tibet? Actually there are no uniform answers. Covering about one eighths of total Chinese territory, Tibet consists of seven major cities and prefectures. Locating at different latitude, each place has its own distinct weather and climate. Thus, the…

September 1, 2016 BY Kunga

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