Lhasa Holiday Weather Overview
Lhasa is a prefecture-level city and is the administrative capital for the Tibet Autonomous Region. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world and is culturally significant for Tibetan Buddhists as it contains sites such as the Potala Palace.
Best food and places to eat in Lhasa
Lhasa is slightly more limited than most Chinese cities when it comes to the variety of cuisine that it offers with is mostly confined to the local Chinese and Tibetan style of cooking with some cafes and a small number of European cuisine restaurants in the city.
When it comes to Tibetan food there are a few different restaurants to choose from that offer very different dining experiences that include the Tibetan Family Kitchen, the House of Shambhala Restaurant, the Tashi 1, the Kyichu Restaurant, the Mandala Restaurant and the Lhasa Namaste Restaurant.
Top places to stay in Lhasa
There are a wide variety of hotels as well as hostels and inns available in Lhasa.
For those who are looking to stay in a luxurious hotel or one that is comfortable and warm despite the cold nights there are places such as the Shangri-La Hotel, the St Regis Lhasa Resort, the Shambhala Palace, the House of Shambhala, the Four Points by Sheration, the Tashitakge Hotel and the Kyichu Hotel to choose from.
For those on a slightly tighter budget there are still lots of very nice, comfortable and more homely options available when it comes to accommodation including inns and hostels like the Rama Kharpo Hotel, the Dengba Hostel, the Qimei Lacup Tibetan Style In, the Tahi Choten Hotel and the Zangyouren Inn.
Things to do and see in Lhasa
As an important city for Buddhists, the attractions in the city are all very much based around the serene and calming beauty of the Tibetan mountains with very few high adrenaline based activities.
The most stunning of these attractions include the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Sera Monastery, the Ganden Monastery, the Norbulingka, the Tibet Museum and the Drak Yerpa.
When is the best month to visit Lhasa?
The best time to visit it Lhasa is between April and October with the busiest time of year being between May and September. The weather is at its best during this time despite the periods of intense rainfall.
Climate in Lhasa
Lhasa sits in a small basin in the highlands of the Tibet Autonomous Region and as such has a highland temperate semi-arid monsoon climate. This means that the city has mild winters though they can be extremely cold and summers that are stiflingly hot. There are four distinct seasons in Lhasa, though there is a rainy season that starts in July and ends in September when the highest concentration of rain falls.
Summer in Lhasa
Summer comes to Lhasa in June and ends in August. The weather is sunny and has some humidity with which comes rainfall. There is also a very big difference in temperature during the day and night. The day time has hot temperatures but the nights are very cold by comparison and can catch people unawares in the evenings.
Winter in Lhasa
The winter months in Lhasa are from November to February and bring with them dry and windy weather as well as lower temperatures. This is a very quiet time for tourism despite the bright and clear days the city experiences.
What to pack and wear in Lhasa?
Depending on the time of year you visit will dictate the clothing that you need to take with you. For the spring, autumn and summer you should take some light clothing for during the daytime and warmer clothes to keep the night-time chill from your bones. During the winter you will need thicker clothing though all year round you will need to have suntan cream with you.
Best months to visit Lhasa?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Lhasa. The weather averages gathered from Lhasa weather forecast and Lhasa weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 2°c and average of 321.8 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Lhasa?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around -10°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Lhasa?
July and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 172.02mm.
Travelling to Lhasa? Check out our Weather averages of Lhasa to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Lhasa section.