Tibet weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tibet, China. Like most weather services, we show Tibet at one spot: Lhasa, its largest city. At 9:30 AM local time it was clear and 6°C (43°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Jun.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–JunOff season Nov–Mar
About Lhasa weather
Is it raining in Lhasa right now?
No. It’s clear and 6° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lhasa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–18° and lows of 1–4°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Lhasa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lhasa?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Tibet weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tibet?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tibet is May–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (35°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Tibet?
July is the wettest month, with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Tibet?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 4°C (40°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (35°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F).
Does Tibet have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 147 mm (5.8 in).
Tibet weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lhasa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tibet
Weather can differ a lot within Tibet: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | May–Jun | None | 1–20°C | 463 mm |
| Chéngguān Qū | May–Jun | None | 1–20°C | 463 mm |
| Lhoka | May–Jun | None | -1–17°C | 418 mm |
| Nyingchi | Year-round | Jul | 1–15°C | 781 mm |
| Doilungdêqên | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 1–20°C | 463 mm |
| Qamdo | May–Aug | None | -2–17°C | 528 mm |
| Xigazê | Jun | Jul | -2–18°C | 425 mm |
| Dêqên | May–Jun, Nov–Jan | Jul | -4–15°C | 496 mm |
| Lhünzhub | May–Jun | Jul | 0–19°C | 502 mm |
| Maizhokunggar | May–Jun | Jul | -3–17°C | 515 mm |
| Damxung | Jun | Jul | -4–16°C | 503 mm |
| Luobuqiongzi | May–Jun | None | 0–19°C | 417 mm |