Weather radar Lhasa
Real-time precipitation radar · Tibet · China
Lhasa climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lhasa shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.8° | 4.9° | 9.2° | 14.2° | 17.6° | 22.7° | 23° | 22.6° | 20.5° | 16.3° | 9.5° | 8° |
| Avg low (°C) | -8° | -8.5° | -5.9° | 0.1° | 5.9° | 11.6° | 13.2° | 12.9° | 10.1° | 4° | -5.3° | -7.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 7 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 85 | 81 | 140 | 123 | 80 | 42 | 11 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 294 | 279 | 339 | 351 | 368 | 350 | 317 | 320 | 311 | 315 | 290 | 290 |
| Humidity | 39% | 48% | 54% | 50% | 57% | 54% | 61% | 63% | 61% | 55% | 54% | 40% |
Best time to visit Lhasa
The best time to visit Lhasa is typically December. In this month the average high is 8°C, precipitation is 4 mm and sunshine duration is 290 hours. The annual average high is 14.6°C, total annual precipitation is 637 mm (137 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3824 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lhasa
How up to date is the weather radar for Lhasa?
The weather radar for Lhasa is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lhasa?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lhasa: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lhasa?
The thunderstorm potential for Lhasa is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lhasa.
What is the climate like in Lhasa?
Lhasa has an annual average high of 14.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 23°C), the coldest February (avg low -8.5°C). The wettest month is July with 140 mm, the driest December with 4 mm. Total annual precipitation is 637 mm (137 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3824 hours.
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