Whether you’re heading to Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, or elsewhere in Tibet, then you need this practical guide to packing for your travel to Tibet! From what to wear in Tibet during spring, summer, autumn, and winter, to the essential items that you absolutely must have before you leave home, this clothes packing list for Tibet will navigate the tangle of what to wear in Tibet.
What to Wear in Tibet in Spring: From March to May
Upper garment: Leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK. You’d better wear warm clothes, and double or thick coats, especially when you are a little weak.
Trousers: Thicker pants that are suitable for walking will be OK, and cotton outfits will be better.
Shoes: Athletic shoes or hiking shoes might be the good choice, as long as their soles are hard. However, if you want to go to the places like Mount Everest, Ngari, Mêdog and so on, you’d better wear high-top mountain-climbing shoes.
In this season, many tourists choose to enjoy the peach blossom in Nyingchi. Loose clothes and comfortable walking shoes will be the nice choice.
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What to Wear in Tibet in Summer: From June to August
Upper garment: As for the coat, leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK, matching the T-shirt or skirt. If you feel cold or a little weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are all suitable, as long as they are warm. In June, taking along long johns may be a good choice, while in July or August, that will not be needed.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. Don’t forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soled tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. It’s worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoes are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, Mêdog, etc.
Summer is the peak tourist season because of its sunshine and comfortable climate. In Lhasa, long T-shirt and casual pants are OK. If going to the high altitude areas, you’d better wear sweaters or down garments. As for the shoes, high-top mountain-climbing shoes will be the best choice. >> Read more about When Is the Best Time to Visit Tibet?
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What to Wear in Tibet in Autumn From September to November
Upper garment: As for the coat, leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK, and warm or double or thick coats will be better. Warm outfits or sweaters are indispensable because it is very chilly during the nights and early morning. If feeling cold or a little weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are OK. It is a good choice to choose thick and warm outfits.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. Don’t forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soled tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. It’s worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoes are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, Mêdog, etc.
The scenery is very beautiful in the fall of Tibet, so an increasing number of people choose to hike Ngari and Mêdog in this season. In the high altitude, sweaters and down jackets are extremely necessary because the temperature falls to below zero at night.
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What to Wear in Tibet in Winter: From November to February
Upper garment: Warm down garments, woolen sweaters and downwear are wise choice. If feeling cold or a little weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Thick leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are OK. Besides, long woolen underpants are necessary.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. Don’t forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soled tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. It’s worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoes are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, Mêdog, etc.
In winter, most of the tourists come to enjoy the warm sunshine and snow of this plateau. In this period, the road to the places like Ngari, Mêdog and Namtso has been closed by the snow, so it is not suitable to travel to these places. Maybe Jokhang Monastery is a good choice. Don’t forget to wear sweater, down garment, and woolen underpants and thick pants during the early morning and night, because the temperature falls to below zero. As for the shoes, cotton and damp-proof hard-soled ones are the best choice. >> Read more about Things to Know before Visiting Tibet in Winter
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More Tips for What to Wear When Traveling in Tibet:
- In high altitude areas like Namtso, Mount Everestand Ngari, sweaters and down garments are indispensable all the year round. In the July or August, only thick sweaters are necessary when you travel to Namtso.
- In the beginning or at the end of the year, strong sunshine and dry air make hats, sunglasses, lipsticks and moisturizing
- If it is inconvenient, don’t There are all kinds of clothes for you to choose in Lhasa.
- The temperature difference in a single day is very big, which is about 15degrees centigrade in the winter and 10 degrees centigrade in other seasons. So, keep warm when you go to Tibet for the first time.
