Average Monthly Sunshine in Lhasa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lhasa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Lhasa experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 281 hours of sunshine, while August, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 215 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3005 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.4 hours per day) and August (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Lhasa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lhasa enjoys an average of 3005 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Lhasa’s wettest month, receives 100 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.