Tibet Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tibet, China in September.

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Lhasa Shigatse

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

What to Expect in Tibet in September

Tibet, China is a region in China. September in Tibet generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Lhasa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tibet, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shigatse with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Lhasa with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Lhasa gets approximately 235 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Tibet by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tibet - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lhasa)

January1°C (34°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November5°C (41°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tibet in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tibet.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tibet

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Tibet, China?

Temperature range in Tibet (September)

Precipitation variation in Tibet (September)

Lhasa

In September Lhasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
235 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
16 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
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Shigatse

In September Shigatse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
14 days
3 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tibet, in China.

In our records: China September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest September day in China brought 362 mm (14 in) in Guangzhou on September 6, 1992.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tibet in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lhasa 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Shigatse 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Tibet weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tibet, China in September?

Tibet, China typically experiences mixed weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lhasa average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tibet, China in September?

Daytime temperatures in Lhasa peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in September, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Tibet, China get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tibet, China during September, with Lhasa averaging close to 100 mm (3.9 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Tibet, China?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Tibet, China due to the typically mixed weather in Lhasa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly good weather in Lhasa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tibet.

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