Tips for Tibet Tour in June

Tips for Tibet Tour in June - Tibet Climate in June

The temperature in Tibet is around 10-26 Celsius in June. In fact, the temperature on Tibet Plateau is always around 20 Celsius in the daytime with the coming of April due to the strong sunshine radiation. The temperature in Nyingchi is quite similar to that in Lhasa though there is altitude difference between the two regions. The temperature at Namtso Lake or some other regions with higher altitude is always lower than Lhasa.

For tourists planning to make a one day tour to Namtso Lake in June, it is not necessary to prepare any pretty thick clothes since you will leave Namtso before the sunset and you won't have the chance to experience the obvious cooling there. Hence, a wind-proof coat is enough for tourists not willing to stay overnight at the holy lake. For tourists willing to enjoy the sunset and sunrise at Lake Namtso, it is necessary to prepare a warm sleeping bag in advance. The temperature here might drop to 10 Celsius or even lower from 25 Celsius in the night.

As we all known, obvious temperature difference is one of the most outstanding characteristics of Tibet climate all year around. Low temperature in the morning and night, and high temperature at noon in Tibet require tourists to dress right for the weather. It should be noted that the ultraviolet radiation in Tibet is even stronger in Tibet with the coming of June. Tourists making a Tibet tour in June should make good preparation to cope with the strong sunshine radiation. Sun-blocking cream, sunbonnet and sunglasses should be prepared.

Unlike the rainy season between July and August, it rains rarely in June on Tibet Plateau. The lovely sunshine and soft breeze here could always make visitors have a good mood. The experienced tourists would realize that it is more cost-effective to make a Tibet tour in June rather than making a Tibet tour between July and August for the period between July and August is the peak season of Tibet tour. Large number of tourists rushing to Tibet made the demand of hotel, vehicle and restaurant greatly exceeds the supply. Everything in Tibet is more expensive in Tibet in July, August and September.

Tips for Tibet Tour in June – June is Suitable for Self-driving Tour to Tibet

June is the best season for tourists planning a self-driving tour to Tibet along the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway with poor road condition, severe climate and high altitude. Driving on this highway in June, tourists could avoid the rainy season in which period the road condition would be even poorer and challenging. Besides, it would not be too cold in the night in June since tourists have to cope with the limited accommodation condition along the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. For domestic tourists planning a self-driving tour to Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway or Yunnan-Tibet Highway, June is also a good season since tourists could avoid the possible natural disasters in the rainy season.

Tourists making a Tibet tour in June 2013 should note that Tibet Tourism Bureau needs the necessary documents for the application of Tibet Entry Permit at least 17 working days in advance. To leave us enough time to deal with the relevant matters, foreign tourists are strongly suggested to send Tibet Tour your documents one month in advance.