Tibet weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Tibet: highs of 1°C (35°F) and about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -12°C (10°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (38°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lhasa, the largest city in Tibet. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Tibet?
least pleasant month Weather score 52/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Tibet. For better conditions, consider May–Jun.
Does it rain a lot in Tibet in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 1 mm (0.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Tibet in January?
Days average 1°C (35°F) and nights -12°C (10°F).
Tibet weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (35°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 1 mm | 37% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (38°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 2 mm | 47% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 4 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 10 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 34 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 81 mm | 73% | best |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 147 mm | 84% | fair |
| August | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 119 mm | 81% | fair |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm | 70% | fair |
| October | 12°C (53°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 10 mm | 40% | fair |
| November | 6°C (43°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 1 mm | 30% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (38°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 1 mm | 29% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tibet in January
Weather can differ a lot within Tibet: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 1°C (35°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Chéngguān Qū | 1°C (35°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Lhoka | -1°C (30°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Nyingchi | 1°C (34°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Doilungdêqên | 1°C (35°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Qamdo | -2°C (28°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 2 mm | fair |
| Xigazê | -2°C (28°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Dêqên | -4°C (24°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Lhünzhub | 0°C (31°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Maizhokunggar | -3°C (27°F) | -15°C (4°F) | 2 mm | fair |
| Damxung | -4°C (24°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 2 mm | fair |
| Luobuqiongzi | 0°C (32°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |