Climate and Weather of Tibet, China
In China you have several regions, one of which is called Tibet. The most popular city in this region is Lhasa, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Tibet. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.
Additional climate insights:
- The months of June, July, August and September have a high chance of precipitation.
- Tibet has dry periods in January, February, November and December.
- July is the wettest month in Tibet. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
- December is the driest month.
- The warmest month in Tibet is June with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
- The coldest month is January with an average maximum daytime temperature of 0°C.
- May is the sunniest month in Tibet.
Tibet has a dry mountain climate. The winters are very cold and the higher you go, the colder it gets. The best travel time for Tibet is the period from early May to October. The temperatures in Lhasa, which is located at 3600 meters, can rise to 30°C during summer, however in the evening and in the early morning the temperature can still drop below freezing.
The winter months December and January should be avoided. Then it is very cold. Most rain is seen in July and August.
Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Tibet, China?
Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.