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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Tibet for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-21 °C to 24 °C
0 – 4.84 in (0 – 15 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 0.1 °C (Sangg Zangbo) and 7.5 °C (Lhasa)
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Best Time to Visit Tibet: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 8 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 11 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 13 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Qamdo Sênggê Zangbo | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Lhasa Qamdo Sênggê Zangbo |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Lhasa Qamdo Sênggê Zangbo | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Lhasa Qamdo Sênggê Zangbo | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Lhasa Qamdo Sênggê Zangbo | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 12 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 9 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Tibet) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Lhasa | June, July, August, and September |
| Qamdo | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Sangg Zangbo | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Tibet
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Lhasa
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Tibet
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Tibet, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Lhasa (Tibet)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 8° |
| Night Temperature | -10° | -7° | -3° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 1° | -5° | -9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.2 | 1.06 | 2.83 | 4.69 | 4.84 | 2.28 | 0.39 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Lhasa is 7.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: June (15.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (-2.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 16.5 inch on 58 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: May, and October
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, October is the sunniest month with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Qamdo (Tibet)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 9° |
| Night Temperature | -11° | -7° | -3° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 11° | 10° | 7° | 1° | -6° | -10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.67 | 1.61 | 3.66 | 4.02 | 3.7 | 2.76 | 0.98 | 0.2 | 0.08 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Qamdo is 7.5 °C.Warmest month: July (16.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (-2.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 18.23 inch on 75 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: March, April, and October
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Sangg Zangbo (Tibet)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -4° | -3° | 1° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 21° | 20° | 16° | 8° | 2° | -2° |
| Night Temperature | -21° | -18° | -14° | -9° | -5° | 2° | 7° | 6° | 0° | -9° | -16° | -20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Sangg Zangbo is 0.1 °C.Warmest month: July (13.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (-12.5 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 2.6 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Sangg Zangbo.
Popular Activities
From Lhasa: 8-Day Everest Base Camp Tour with Tent Stay
Hiking
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Embark on an 8-day tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp. Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, and Tashilhunpo Monastery. Enjoy a home-cooked Tibetan meal.
From Lhasa: Gama Valley Hidden Trails Exploration Trek
Tours
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Gama Valley Trek takes you through remote Himalayan landscapes, offering stunning views and a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experience.
Kathmandu: 10-Day Lhasa and Tibetan Plateau Tour with Guide
Landmarks & monuments
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Discover the cultural and natural wonders of Tibet on a 10-day tour from Kathmandu. Explore Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and the Everest Base Camp, and visit the holy lake Namtso.
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Lhasa: Tibetan Costume Portrait Photography | Lhasa: 17-Day Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp | Lhasa: Namtso Holy Lake 4-Day Private Tour | Tibet classic highlights 5days tour | 6 Days Lhasa Shigatse Group Tour | Lhasa: 3-Hour Thangka Painting Class & Barkhor Street Tour | Lhasa: 4-Day Guided City Tour, Book 15 days in advance |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Lhasa
overcast clouds, 11.2 °CClouds: 100 % Wind: 7 mph S
Air Pressure: 1017 hPa Humidity: 65 %
Air Pressure: 1017 hPa Humidity: 65 %
Last updated: 30th Oct 2026, 03:18 pm
The next days …
| 31st Oct 2026 | 1st Nov 2026 | 2nd Nov 2026 | 3rd Nov 2026 | 4th Nov 2026 | 5th Nov 2026 |
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 7 °C to 16 °C |  4 °C to 16 °C | 4 °C to 16 °C | 3 °C to 13 °C | 2 °C to 13 °C | 2 °C to 13 °C |
| 7 °C to 16 °C | 4 °C to 16 °C | 4 °C to 16 °C | 3 °C to 13 °C | 2 °C to 13 °C | 2 °C to 13 °C |
| Clouds: 84 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 7 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
July: 24 °C
Day Temperature in Qamdo
July: 24 °CDay Temperature in Qamdo
Coldest Month
January: -21 °C
Night Temperature in Sangg Zangbo
January: -21 °CNight Temperature in Sangg Zangbo
Rainiest Month
August: 4.84 in
Rain in Lhasa
August: 4.84 inRain in Lhasa
Driest Month
January: 0 in
Rain in Lhasa
January: 0 inRain in Lhasa
Sunniest Month
October: 9.1 hours/day
Sunshine in Lhasa
October: 9.1 hours/daySunshine in Lhasa
Activities and Attractions
Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar: 3-Day Kora on 15-Day Tour
Guided tours
from 2878 $ »
Private 3-Night Lhasa Trip
Religious & spiritual …
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Lhasa: Free Evening Tibetan Food Tour with Locals
Nightlife & bars
from 140 $ »
Distances to Tibet
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 4700 mi | 7490 mi | 7640 mi |
| Qamdo | 4860 mi | 7450 mi | 7380 mi |
| Sangg Zangbo | 4110 mi | 7120 mi | 7690 mi |
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