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 more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Tibet during June and July is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 19°C.

The warmest weather in Tibet arrives in June, when temperatures climb to 19°C. In contrast, January sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 0°C.

The colder months are generally January, February, March, November and December.

Rainfall in January, February, November and December is at its lowest, remaining under 15 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.