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Lhasa weather in December (Tibet, China)

How does the weather in Lhasa usually fare in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Lhasa includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Lhasa in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 8.7 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Snow/rain is expected on roughly a single day.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 258 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lhasa. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lhasa, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 83%  

Where to go in China in December

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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