AI-generatedLhasa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 702 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 3,651 m
Climate in Lhasa
Lhasa has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. June is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Lhasa is very sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:5619:26
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–08:28 · evening 18:54–19:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:41 · evening 19:41–19:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Lhasa in October?
In October, Lhasa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min07:56 – 19:26
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lhasa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Lhasa, 79 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lhasa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lhasa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lhasa has about 12 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lhasa
How breezy and how cloudy Lhasa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lhasa typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Lhasa: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Lhasa
Snow is possible in Lhasa, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Lhasa has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 12 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 38 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lhasa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 5° | −8° | 8.1 h | 3 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 7° | −5° | 8.3 h | 3 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 10° | −2° | 8.3 h | 6 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 14° | 1° | 8.5 h | 11 | 38 |
| MayMay | 75 | 18° | 5° | 9.0 h | 15 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 21° | 10° | 8.7 h | 18 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 20° | 12° | 7.3 h | 25 | 162 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 20° | 11° | 7.2 h | 24 | 145 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 18° | 9° | 7.9 h | 20 | 103 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 14° | 3° | 9.1 h | 12 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 8° | −4° | 8.9 h | 4 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 6° | −6° | 8.3 h | 2 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.65° N, 91.10° E · 3,651 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Lhasa
The best time to visit Lhasa is from April to October. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 162 mm.
Lhasa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lhasa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–18 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Lhasa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Lhasa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Lhasa in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 5–7 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lhasa for you.
Your best months: June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lhasa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Lhasa: score 75 against 63. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 63 | 75better |
| Day high | 14° | 18° |
| Night low | 3° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 12better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 47 mmbetter | 60 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Feb – May, Oct – Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
Lhasa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January5° · 8 h
In January, Lhasa is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 7 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in January48February7° · 8 h
In February, Lhasa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in February52March10° · 8 h
In March, Lhasa is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 19 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in March61April14° · 9 h
In April, Lhasa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in April75May18° · 9 h
In May, Lhasa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in May70June21° · 9 h
In June, Lhasa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in June64July20° · 7 h
In July, Lhasa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in July64August20° · 7 h
In August, Lhasa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in August66September18° · 8 h
In September, Lhasa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in September63October14° · 9 h
In October, Lhasa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in October49November8° · 9 h
In November, Lhasa is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lhasa.
Lhasa in November48December6° · 8 h
In December, Lhasa is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Lhasa.
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Lhasa vs. Thimphu
In October Lhasa has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs. 45). During the day Thimphu is 2 °C warmer than Lhasa. Thimphu gets 5 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lhasa | Thimphu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 63 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 24 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Lhasa ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kashgar20°97
- 2Beijing19°91
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Kaifeng22°84
- 7Xiamen28°25°84
- 8Zhengzhou22°83
- 26LhasaThis page14°63
Planning a trip to Lhasa
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Lhasa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lhasa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 5 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 40 min
- Distance
- 7,580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lhasa
When is the best time to visit Lhasa?
The best time to visit Lhasa is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lhasa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lhasa?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 162 mm. The driest month is December with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lhasa get?
Lhasa gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.1 hours a day; in August there are 7.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Lhasa in?
Lhasa uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lhasa?
A nonstop flight from London to Lhasa takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lhasa?
Lhasa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 48.
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