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Shigatse Climate by Month

The temperature in Shigatse can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Shigatse. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Shigatse has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 639 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Shigatse can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 185 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.1 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 0 snowy/rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Shigatse in China

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Shigatse?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Shigatse have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shigatse?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shigatse?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shigatse?
    July tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shigatse?
    December is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Shigatse

    Thu   Nov 21
    13°C | -4°C
    W 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    14°C | -4°C
    W 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    16°C | -3°C
    W 25 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain