Shigatse weather in August (Tibet, China)

Is Shigatse a good destination in August, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Shigatse includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Shigatse in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Shigatse, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shigatse, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping

3/10

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