Lhasa in May
5.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
17Rainy days (72 mm)
13:29 hDaylight
07:07Sunrise · 20:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Lhasa?
The best months are June, July, May, August.