Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Tibet, China this May.
Tibet, China, a region in China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Lhasa to 19°C (66°F) in Shigatse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Shigatse and 2°C (36°F) in Lhasa.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Lhasa typically peak at 16°C (61°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.
After dark, Lhasa cools to about 2°C (36°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Shigatse has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 19°C (66°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 4°C (39°F).
In our database, Lhasa is the chilliest city in May in Tibet, China. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 16°C (61°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 2°C (36°F).
Lhasa enjoys approximately 281 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
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