Weather in October in Tibet
Considering a trip to Tibet this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Tibet in October?
Tibet is a region in China. October in Tibet generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Lhasa.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 21 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lhasa with 47 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lhasa usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tibet in October, 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 October for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In October Lhasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shigatse
In October Shigatse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Tibet?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lhasa.
On average, the best time to visit Tibet is in May, June, July and August with generally 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?
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