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Weather in Annual in Tibet

Are you planning a trip a to Tibet in Annual and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Tibet in Annual?

Tibet is a region in China. Annual in Tibet generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In Annual, it is winter.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Lhasa at 1°C to cold in Shigatse at 5°C. At night it cools down to -10°C in Shigatse and -15°C in Lhasa. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In Annual, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 2.6 mm to low snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 11 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lhasa enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tibet in Annual, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tibet climate page.

Where to go in Tibet in Annual

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tibet on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Tibet's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in Annual for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?

Lhasa

In Annual Lhasa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lhasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
-3°C 
3,005 hours 
722 mm 
105 days 
poor 
1°C 
-15°C 
251 hours 
11 mm 
a single day 
poor 
4°C 
-11°C 
232 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
poor 
Climate in Lhasa

Shigatse

In Annual Shigatse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Shigatse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
-1°C 
639 mm 
88 days 
poor 
5°C 
-10°C 
2.6 mm 
a single day 
poor 
7°C 
-8°C 
3.5 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Shigatse

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tibet, in China.

Is Annual the best time to visit Tibet?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lhasa, Annual may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Lhasa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tibet.

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