Lhasa in December
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-17°CAvg low
3Rainy days (10 mm)
10:06 hDaylight
08:49Sunrise · 18:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -17°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -18°C | 10 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 1°C | -14°C | 11 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 4°C | -10°C | 24 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.5 |
| April | 8°C | -6°C | 47 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 13°C | 0°C | 72 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.2 |
| June | 17°C | 6°C | 113 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 17°C | 7°C | 169 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 16°C | 7°C | 166 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 14°C | 4°C | 125 mm | 22 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | 10°C | -4°C | 61 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.6 |
| November | 2°C | -14°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| December | 0°C | -17°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lhasa in December?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -17°C.
When is the best time to visit Lhasa?
The best months are June, July, May, August.