Lhasa weather in August (Tibet, China)

Can you expect sunny skies in Lhasa in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Lhasa generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Lhasa in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lhasa climate page with graphs.

 

Lhasa, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lhasa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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