Tibet weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Tibet in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tibet in May?
Tibet is a region in China. May in Tibet generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Lhasa at 16°C and pleasant in Shigatse at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Shigatse and 2°C in Lhasa.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 32 mm to moderate rainfall in Lhasa with 61 mm. Meanwhile, Lhasa enjoys approximately 281 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 May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tibet climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In May Lhasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Shigatse
In May Shigatse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Tibet?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Tibet with overall tolerable weather in Lhasa.
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.
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