Tibet weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Tibet this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tibet in August?
Tibet is a region in China. August in Tibet generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August is a summer month.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Lhasa.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lhasa with an average of 150 mm to heavy rainfall in Shigatse with 179 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 215 hours of sunshine in Lhasa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Tibet, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tibet's yearly weather, check out our Tibet climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In August Lhasa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Shigatse
In August Shigatse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Tibet?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tibet. Typically, the climate in Lhasa is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Lhasa. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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