Shigatse weather in June

The city of Shigatse is about 3,800 meters above sea level. Shigatse is only 200 meters higher than Lhasa and the temperature difference is about 1 °C. The average temperature in Shigatse in June is between 5 °C and 27 °C, which feels cool during the day and cold in the evening. It is generally sunny and barely rains in June, which feels pretty pleasant. The weather normally cooperates at this time and you can fully enjoy the sceneries of nature.

Shigatse temperature in June over the years:

Shigatse dress code in June:

If you are going to travel from Lhasa to Shigatse. The temperature of the two places is almost the same and you can wear the same as in Lhasa. The long-sleeved shirts and long pants are recommended during the day. A jacket will be needed before the sunrise and after the sunset. Although the temperature drops at night, there are heating facilities at the accommodations. If you feel cold, you can ask your tour guide to help.

Daytime average temperature: 27°C, light cotton or linen clothes such as sports T-shirts, sweat pants, jeans, long dress, etc. are recommended.

Nighttime average temperature: 5°C, light warm clothes such as light jackets, thin sweaters, light wind breakers, etc. are recommended.

Shigatse travel tips in June

June in Shigatse is the month of the late spring-early summer. The highest temperature during the day reaches to 26 degree Celsius. Tibet has entered the rainy season since mid-June, and so as Shigatse. It normally just rains at night rand it will not affect the daytime excursions. The Yamdrok Lake in June looks really blue against the blue sky and white clouds. Gyangze brings you not only a long history, but also the endless field of green barley. In Shigatse, it is the time right for the Sakura Dawa Festival. The people who come to perform Kora come and go, the air smells some ghee and you can even smell the strong faith in the air. In June, the Mount Everest is freezing cold in snow. You can barely see it until the good timing comes. Would you like to try your luck?

Notes on Shigatse travel in June:

Cash. Because the Lhasa's banking facilities are not complete, you cannot pay by swiping your cards in many stores, so cash works more conveniently there.

Many tourists may have an altitude-sickness at first, so it is recommended to take Rhodiola medicines at least a couple of weeks ahead to prevent it. Bringing some medicines for cold and stomachache as well as some first-aid supplies is advisable. Thermos are recommended too.

Due to the strong ultraviolet rays in Lhasa in June. It is recommended not to wear short-sleeved tops and shorts in Lhasa in June. Visitors who are afraid of heat can wear a thin, long-sleeved sports T-shirt or outfit. A warm jacket is need, because Lhasa has a large temperature difference between day and night. As for shoes, it is best to wear mesh sneakers or hiking ones. Please also bring a pair of comfortable slippers for a change when you stay indoors. Girls can also bring an anti-UV umbrella.

Most Tibetans have their own taboos and please keep the following in mind.

When entering a tent or a room of a Tibetan citizen, you cannot step on the threshold with your foot.

When you enter the temple, please take off your hat and do not take pictures.

Please do not touch the Buddha statue without permission.

Do not use your finger to point at the Buddha image.

Smoking is forbidden in the temple.

There are some religious temples that do not allow women to enter, so please pay attention to the signs around.

The best time to travel to Shigatse in general:

Shigatse is also called as the post-Tibet, which is another political and cultural center in Tibet besides Lhasa. The best season for travel to Shigatse is from June to October. This is the season when you can see the beautiful and the infinite post-Tibet grassland. October in Shigatse is also a month full of fascinating autumn golden colors, which makes it the best month to visit Shigatse.