Weather in April in Tibet
Thinking about venturing to Tibet this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tibet in April?
Tibet is a region in China. April in Tibet generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Lhasa at 11°C to mild in Shigatse at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Shigatse and -4°C in Lhasa.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 15 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 42 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lhasa usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Tibet for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tibet climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In April Lhasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shigatse
In April Shigatse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Tibet?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lhasa.
On average, the best time to visit Tibet is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Lhasa. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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