Lhasa Climate and Weather

Lhasa has a highland temperate semi-arid monsoon climate. And it is also called “sunshine city” because there are more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year in this city. Besides, Lhasa enjoys mild weather all year round and tourists will not experience extremely cold winter or hot summer in this holy city.

Because of its unique highland environment, there is a significant difference in temperature between day and night. The temperature will drop quickly after the sunset, which means that tourists need to put more warm clothes during the night.

Potala Palace in the morning

According to the data, the annual rainfall in Lhasa is 500 mm and it rains mostly from June to September. However, it will not affect your Lhasa tour because it will rain at night most of the time. So, tourists will also experience sunny days after the night rain with fresh air and clear sky.

Although Lhasa is a place that can be visited all year around, we can conclude the best time to have a tour to Lhasa based on the climate. So, the best time to visit Lhasa is between April and October with the climate becoming mild and humid gradually. And the peak season starts from May and ends in September.

Spring of Lhasa

Spring in Lhasa is from March to May when the temperature starts to rise. Lhasa begins to warm up with the ice melting and flowers blossoming. It is still sunny but will be dry and windy.

Summer of Lhasa

June to August is the summer time of Lhasa. The climate is mild and humid. Rainfalls will be frequent during the night. And the temperature difference will be significant between day and night.

Clients at the Potala Palace in this winter

Autumn of Lhasa

From September to October, Lhasa will welcome lots of tourists because it is autumn. Autumn is usually the best time to travel. And autumn in Lhasa is also great with mild and humid weather.

Winter of Lhasa

Winter in Lhasa is from November to February. The weather will become dry and windy. But sunshine will always be there to offer sunny days all the time. Since few people will visit Lhasa during this time, you will get the chance to enjoy the beauty of this city.