Best Time to Visit Lhasa
Best time: May, Jun, Apr, Oct.
Jun is warmest (21.8°C high); Aug is rainiest (117 mm).
Lhasa weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 | -10.9 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 8.2 | -7.5 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 13.4 | -2 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 14.9 | 0.1 | 6 | 9.4 |
| May | 18.7 | 4.4 | 26 | 10.1 |
| Jun | 21.8 | 8.3 | 70 | 9.7 |
| Jul | 21 | 9 | 116 | 8.7 |
| Aug | 19.8 | 8.4 | 117 | 8.6 |
| Sep | 18.2 | 6.3 | 66 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 15.2 | 0.4 | 8 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 9.9 | -6.3 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 6.2 | -10.4 | 1 | 5.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayJunAprOct
Beaches: AprMarFebOct
Hiking: AprMayOctMar
Sightseeing: MayJunAprOct
Lhasa quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jul, Aug): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lhasa?
May, Jun, Apr, Oct.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 117 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jun, with average highs of 21.8°C.
Where to stay
See Lhasa hotels · Book Lhasa tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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