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Weather in November in Tibet

Planning a getaway to Tibet this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Tibet in November?

Tibet is a region in China. November in Tibet generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Lhasa to 10°C in Shigatse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Shigatse and -11°C in Lhasa. In many areas in China, November 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.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 4 mm to low snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 15 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lhasa enjoys approximately 268 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at November's conditions in Tibet, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tibet's yearly weather, check out our Tibet climate page.

Where to go in Tibet in November

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tibet on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in November for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?

Lhasa

In November Lhasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lhasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   October October
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12°C 
-2°C 
281 hours 
47 mm 
6 days 
5°C 
-11°C 
268 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
poor 
3°C 
-13°C 
258 hours 
8.7 mm 
a single day 
poor 
Climate in Lhasa

Shigatse

In November Shigatse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Shigatse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   October October
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14°C 
-1°C 
21 mm 
3 days 
10°C 
-7°C 
4 mm 
a single day 
7°C 
-9°C 
2.1 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Shigatse

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tibet, in China.

Is November the best time to visit Tibet?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Tibet with often poor weather in Lhasa.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Lhasa. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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