Weather in March in Tibet
Are you planning a trip a to Tibet in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tibet in March?
Tibet is a region in China. March in Tibet generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Lhasa to 10°C in Shigatse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Shigatse and -7°C in Lhasa.To explore the conditions in Tibet in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 5.1 mm to low snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 22 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lhasa usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Tibet's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tibet climate page.
Where to go in Tibet in March
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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 March for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In March Lhasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shigatse
In March Shigatse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tibet, in China.
Is March the best time to visit Tibet?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Tibet with often unpleasant weather in Lhasa.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Lhasa. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tibet.
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