Spring in Nyingchi, southern Tibet [Photo/China.org.cn]

1. Spring (March-May)

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Jackets: leisure jackets, outdoor clothing, sportswear. We advise that you wear a two-layered coat or one can keep out the cold. Under that, wear warm materials such as wool. If you are sickly or easily cold, add more layers.

Pants: outer layers: Pants that are a little thick should be just fine. Long underwear can be worn for added warmth.

Underwear:Generic cotton is fine; just make sure you bring enough for when you need to wash them.

Shoes: hard bottom travel shoes, outdoor shoes, and sneakers are most suitable. High-top or hiking shoes are best for visiting the scenic areas like Mt. Qomolangma, Ngari Prefecture, Medog County of Nyingchi City.

At this time of the year, travelers entering Tibet will be rushing to see the peach blossoms in Nyingchi. The weather is still a bit nippy. Because you will most likely be moving a lot, wear relaxed sportswear or casual. Lightweight and comfortable shoes are most important.

2. Summer (June-August)

Summer in Natmso Holy Lake

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Jackets: relaxed clothes, sports jackets, and the like are all appropriate. To protect against cold, wearing long sleeve t-shirts, or more layers if you are susceptible to cold.

Pants: outer pants: casual, outdoor, athletic pants, and the like; If you are susceptible to cold, bring long underwear in June, but you won't need them in July.

Underwear: generic cotton is fine; just make sure you bring enough for when you need to wash them.

Shoes: hard bottom travel shoes, outdoor shoes, and sneakers are most suitable. High-top or hiking shoes are best for visiting the scenic areas like Mt. Qomolangma, Ngari Prefecture, Medog County of Nyingchi City

With glittering sunny days and comfort temperatures, summer is the busiest tourist season in Tibet. If you're in Lhasa, during the day long-sleeved shirts and causal pants are perfect.

At this time, Namtso's snows have melted, and when going to places like Ngari,Medog County, you will see many other people traveling on foot. If you're going to a high altitude place, bring wool sweaters or down-filled jackets as the temperature may drop to below zero at night. Hiking shoes are the most suitable for these places.

3. Fall (September-November)

Some tourists in Tibet

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Jackets: leisure jackets, outdoor clothing, sportswear. We advise that you wear a two-layered coat or one can keep out the cold. Under that, wear warm materials such as wool. If you are sickly or easily cold, add more layers.

Pants: outer layers: Pants that are a little thick should be just fine for walking around. Long underwear can be worn for added warmth.

Underwear: generic cotton is fine; just make sure you bring enough for when you need to wash them.

Shoes: hard bottom travel shoes, outdoor shoes, and sneakers are most suitable. High-top or hiking shoes are best for visiting the scenic areas like Mt. Qomolangma, Ngari Prefecture, Mêdog County.

Fall in Tibet is very pretty, with many different colors flowing down from the mountaintops. Many people are hiking to Ngari and Medong CountyIf you are going to Ngari or other high altitude places, you had better bring a sweater, a down-filled jacket, or other warm clothing. At night, the temperature can drop to below zero.

4. Winter (December-February)

Famous Chinese actor Chen Kun in Tibet

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Jackets: Thick or down-padded cotton, warm clothes: thick wool sweaters or winter outfits. If you are susceptible to cold, add more layers.

Pants: outer layers: thick casual pants, outdoor pants, athletic pants, etc. For added warmth: padded cotton or down pants.

Underwear: generic cotton is fine; just make sure you bring enough for when you need to wash them.

Shoes: hard bottom travel shoes, outdoor shoes, and sneakers are most suitable. High-top or hiking shoes are best for visiting the scenic areas like Mt. Qomolangma, Ngari Prefecture, Mêdog County.

At this time, people coming to Tibet want to experience the elegance of the snowy plateau and feel the warm sunshine. Roads to NgariPrefecture and Mêdog County will be blocked by heavy snow, so it is not suitable for tourism at this time.