Nyingchi Travel Weather and Climate in May

Average Minimum Temperature (℃): 12
Average Maximum Temperature (℃): 19
Average Precipitation/Rainfall (mm): 75

The weather of Nyingchi is dry with bright sunshine and cool to warm temperatures in May. For Nyingchi, it is one of the best months, with temperatures of around 19 degrees in the daytime, dropping to only 6 degrees at night, almost two-thirds of the days in May are sunny.

What to Wear for a May Nyingchi Travel

The landscape is mostly dry, and in rougher patches, you will be thankful for having some good hiking boots to wear, as well as strong shoes for the less rocky areas. Thinner layers are better now, and having a few for when it is not as warm is useful. May also sees the sun’s rays getting stronger, and there is a definite need to cover up to prevent sunburn and sunstroke. Use a good sun block while out in the heat of the day, and bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the bright sunlight.

Things to see and do at Nyingchi in May

May is the best time for hiking in the Yarlung Zangbo River area, especially around the Grand Canyon, and the trekking trails give great views of the surrounding mountains as they run through the dense azalea forests. The blooming of the stunning azalea blossoms in the mountain areas of Nyingchi between Dongbacai Village and the Baifengtai foothills. These amazing flowers glow red in the early spring sunshine.

Useful Travel Tips for your Nyingchi Travel in May

The transitional month from spring to summer and the peak season for tourism in Nyingchi. An exciting time for trekkers and mountain climbers, this period of the Nyingchi’s tourist season is one of the most stunning for adventurous mountaineers and ardent hikers. The trails are all open for exploring and the mountains are just begging to be scaled, making it the perfect time to be an adventurer in Nyingchi.