Weather in December in Tibet
Planning a trip to Tibet this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Tibet in December?
Tibet is a region in China. December in Tibet generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Lhasa to 7°C in Shigatse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Shigatse and -13°C in Lhasa. In many areas in China, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tibet, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 2.1 mm to low snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 8.7 mm. In Lhasa, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The city Lhasa usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Tibet climate page.
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For a detailed overview 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 December for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In December Lhasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shigatse
In December Shigatse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Tibet?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lhasa, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet.
On average, the best time to visit Tibet is in May, June, July and August with generally 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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