Tibet - Weather in February
Tibet weather & when to go: February
Tibet February weather overview
Most parts of Tibet are still under thick snow and ice during February, so getting around is tricky. However, the views are sublime in this wintery wonderland and the temperature is warming up a little as spring approaches. Sadly, in mid-February, all foreign visitors must leave Tibet for a period lasting around six weeks.
Several political anniversaries coincide with Tibetan New Year and its fascinating cultural celebrations, and are so sensitive that the Chinese government effectively locks the whole country down and Tibet is entirely closed to foreign travellers between mid-February and early April. Visas cannot be issued for this period, and notice of when the borders will reopen is not usually given until shortly beforehand.
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February's weather in detail
If you plan to visit Tibet in February before the borders are closed, you’ll need a hat and sunglasses to protect against the powerful UV rays which are especially strong at this time of year. Because of the snow and ice covering many parts of the country, exploring beyond urban areas is problematic and inadvisable.
The weather in Tibet during February remains seriously cold, with average temperatures hovering around freezing and great swathes of the country still buried under snow. The capital, Lhasa, is comparatively warm however, due to its lower altitude, with an average daytime temperature of 9°C dropping to -6°C after dark. There are even greater extremes in Shigatse, which varies from 13°C to -15°C.
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