Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau
A palace built into a hillside that took a Dalai Lama's entire reign to finish, prayer wheels turned by pilgrims who have walked further than most people drive, and air so thin the altitude becomes part of the itinerary.
The best time to visit Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 05:26 (UTC+8).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 67°F · rain 2.7in · 13.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Shannan (Gonggar), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 2mm0.1in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 13°C56°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 16°C61°F | 32mm1.3in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| May | 20°C67°F | 68mm2.7in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C75°F | 92mm3.6in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C71°F | 257mm10.1in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 21°C71°F | 197mm7.8in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C68°F | 108mm4.3in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 18°C64°F | 39mm1.5in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| November | 13°C56°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| December | 9°C49°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.3h10.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CNY · renminbi
- Language
- Tibetan, Standard Chinese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau?
The best time to visit Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau get?
Typical daytime highs in Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau are Mar–May 16°C (61°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (63°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (47°F).
Is Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau expensive?
On the ground, Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau good for?
Lhasa & the Tibetan plateau is good for old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting.