Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Lhasa, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-12°
Great
Feb
5°
-8°
Great
Mar
8°
-4°
Great
Apr
12°
-1°
Great
May
17°
4°
Great
Jun
20°
9°
Great
Jul
20°
11°
Great
Aug
19°
10°
Great
Sep
18°
7°
Great
Oct
13°
1°
Good
Nov
6°
-7°
Great
Dec
4°
-10°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 2°C | -12°C | 3 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 5°C | -8°C | 3 | 11h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 8°C | -4°C | 7 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 12°C | -1°C | 12 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 4°C | 16 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 9°C | 19 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 20°C | 11°C | 24 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 19°C | 10°C | 24 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 7°C | 21 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 1°C | 14 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 6°C | -7°C | 5 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 4°C | -10°C | 3 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 12°C high, 0°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 0°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -10°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -10°C (14°F).
The least favorable time to visit Lhasa is October and January. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
October
Challenges: frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
March
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Lhasa during the best travel months (February, November, January), when temperatures range from -9°C to 4°C:
Lhasa has a temperate climate (Koppen classification: ET). The warmest month is July with highs of 20°C, while the coldest month is January at just 2°C. Annual rainfall averages 766mm across approximately 151 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| Low °C | -12 | -8 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | -7 | -10 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 10 | 10 | 22 | 44 | 68 | 105 | 157 | 156 | 114 | 55 | 16 | 9 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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