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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
June has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
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