When to go · Ali, Tibet
Ali, Tibet in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Ali, TibetHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ali, Tibet, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Apr: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
May: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 2 (better)
May: 3
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
May: Inside Ali, Tibet's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Ali, Tibet: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings