Tibet Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tibet, China in February.

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Lhasa Shigatse

Planning a journey to Tibet, China this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tibet in February

Tibet, China is a region in China. February in Tibet generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Lhasa to 7°C (45°F) in Shigatse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (18°F) in Shigatse and -11°C (12°F) in Lhasa. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Tibet, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 3.5 mm (0.1 in) to low snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this February. For example, Lhasa gets approximately 232 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Tibet by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tibet — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lhasa)

January1°C (34°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November5°C (41°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tibet in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tibet.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tibet

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Tibet, China?

Temperature range in Tibet (February)

Precipitation variation in Tibet (February)

Lhasa

In February Lhasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
232 hours
255 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lhasa →

Shigatse

In February Shigatse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Shigatse →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tibet in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lhasa 4°C (39°F) -11°C (12°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Shigatse 7°C (45°F) -8°C (18°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)

Tibet weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tibet, China in February?

In February, Tibet, China generally has poor weather conditions. Lhasa sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Tibet, China in February?

Lhasa averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -11°C (12°F).

Does Tibet, China get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tibet, China during February, with Lhasa averaging close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tibet, China?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet, China due to the typically poor weather in Lhasa.

On average, the best time to visit Tibet, China is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Lhasa. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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