Climate of Lhasa, Tibet, China
Point-value climate at Lhasa (Tibet, China). Population approximately 219,599.
Located in Tibet, China, Lhasa has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 219,599. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in June, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 117 mm / 4.6 in (August) — about 417 mm / 16.4 in across the year. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lhasa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.6°C27.3°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| February | 0.3°C32.5°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| March | 5.7°C42.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| April | 7.5°C45.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| May | 11.5°C52.7°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| June | 15.1°C59.2°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 15°C59°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| August | 14.1°C57.4°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| September | 12.2°C54°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 7.8°C46°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| November | 1.8°C35.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| December | -2.1°C28.2°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lhasa?
Lhasa does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Lhasa's warmest month is June at an average of 15.1°C / 59.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lhasa?
Lhasa, in Tibet, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 417 mm / 16.4 in, with the wettest month being August (117 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lhasa in June?
The average temperature in Lhasa in June is 15.1°C / 59.2°F, with rainfall of about 70 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lhasa?
The driest month in Lhasa is January, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -2.6°C / 27.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Lhasa?
The wettest month in Lhasa is August, with approximately 117 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.