Tibet weather in September
Planning a journey to Tibet this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Tibet in September?
Tibet is a region in China. September in Tibet generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Lhasa.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 96 mm to moderate rainfall in Lhasa with 100 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 235 hours of sunshine in Lhasa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tibet in September, 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 September for the 2 most popular destinations in Tibet?
Lhasa
In September Lhasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shigatse
In September Shigatse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Tibet?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet due to the typically unpleasant 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 months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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