Lhasa Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lhasa, Tibet, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Lhasa Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 281 hours of sunshine in May and 215 hours in August, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3016 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. August, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 85% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 54%.

Lhasa enjoys an average of 3016 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Lhasa’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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