City in Tibet, China
Lhasa weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lhasa
Apr–Oct is warmer; May and Sep–Oct have the clearest skies. Jul–Aug is rainy and crowded; winters are cold, dry and quiet.
Lhasa weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°1 mm
- Feb8°2 mm
- Mar11°4 mm
- Apr16°10 mm
- May21°34 mm
- Jun24°81 mm
- Jul23°147 mm
- Aug22°119 mm
- Sep20°52 mm
- Oct16°10 mm
- Nov11°1 mm
- Dec8°1 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | -8°C18°F | 1 mm | 32% | Cold |
| February | 8°C46°F | -5°C24°F | 2 mm | 28% | Cold |
| March | 11°C53°F | -1°C30°F | 4 mm | 29% | Cool |
| April | 16°C61°F | 2°C35°F | 10 mm | 34% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 5°C42°F | 34 mm | 42% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C76°F | 9°C48°F | 81 mm | 54% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C74°F | 10°C50°F | 147 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C72°F | 9°C48°F | 119 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C69°F | 7°C44°F | 52 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C61°F | 2°C35°F | 10 mm | 54% | Cool |
| November | 11°C51°F | -2°C29°F | 1 mm | 39% | Cold |
| December | 8°C46°F | -6°C22°F | 1 mm | 32% | Cold |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lhasa?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Oct is warmer; May and Sep–Oct have the clearest skies. Jul–Aug is rainy and crowded; winters are cold, dry and quiet.
When is the rainy season in Lhasa?
Rain peaks in July with about 147 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Lhasa?
June, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
How cold does Lhasa get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -8°C (18°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 4.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.