When to go · Lhasa
Lhasa 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
- 16°C61°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
GoodChina month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Weather in April
- LhasaHighs around 16 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 61 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Tibetan plateau, China · Lhasa, Shigatse, western Sichuan, Qinghaifine
Altitude 3,000–5,000 m: strong sun, cold nights all year. Permits for Tibet often pause in March — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings