Lhasa
City in China
Lhasa is located in China and has a population of about 868,000. It is situated 2,562 kilometers from Beijing and is known for sites such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang.
What to see
The city contains four major sites: the Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Jokhang, and Sera Monastery.
When to go
The warmest months are from May through September, with daily highs ranging from 17 °C to 20 °C. This period also sees the most rain, with July being the wettest month at 137 mm over 22 days. The winter months from November to February are cold, with daily lows dropping to between -8 °C and -13 °C and very little precipitation.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, located 45 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Lhasa
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 137 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -13 | -9 | -5 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | -8 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 78 | 137 | 137 | 74 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lhasa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.