Our verdict
The best time to visit Lhasa is April-May
The very hottest temperatures in Lhasa get to around 21℃ (70℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -14℃ (8℉) at night.
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Lhasa are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Lhasa in July. Head over there in January instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Lhasa. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Lhasa seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lhasa as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lhasa is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lhasa
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lhasa for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lhasa climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lhasa for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lhasa in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average humidity: 33%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in February
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (17℉)
- Average humidity: 31%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in March
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in May
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in June
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lhasa in July
- Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lhasa in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lhasa in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Lhasa in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 46%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in November
- Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 35%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lhasa in December
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average humidity: 32%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lhasa in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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