Tibet weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Tibet: highs of 16°C (62°F) and about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (34°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 20°C (68°F) and 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lhasa, the largest city in Tibet. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Tibet?
best month Weather score 70/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Tibet.
Does it rain a lot in Tibet in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 34 mm (1.3 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Tibet in May?
Days average 16°C (62°F) and nights 1°C (34°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 May
Weather can differ a lot within Tibet: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 16°C (62°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 34 mm | best |
| Chéngguān Qū | 16°C (62°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 34 mm | best |
| Lhoka | 13°C (56°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Nyingchi | 12°C (53°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 82 mm | fair |
| Doilungdêqên | 16°C (62°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 34 mm | best |
| Qamdo | 12°C (54°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Xigazê | 13°C (55°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 24 mm | fair |
| Dêqên | 11°C (51°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 37 mm | best |
| Lhünzhub | 15°C (59°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Maizhokunggar | 13°C (55°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Damxung | 11°C (52°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 40 mm | fair |
| Luobuqiongzi | 15°C (59°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 29 mm | best |