Monthly climate guide
Lhasa weather in December
With highs near 4°C (40°F) and lows around -9°C (16°F), December feels cold in Lhasa. Rainfall averages about 2 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and 3°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Only one month is cooler in Lhasa than December.
- Rain is well below Lhasa's usual level (around 95% less).
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -9°C, and frost is common.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 13°C, so pack a layer.
Avg high
4°C
40°F
Avg low
-9°C
16°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
32%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Lhasa weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 35°F | -12°C / 10°F | 1 mm | 34% | 33% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -8°C / 17°F | 2 mm | 30% | 44% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | -5°C / 23°F | 4 mm | 30% | 58% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | -2°C / 28°F | 9 mm | 36% | 67% |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 1°C / 35°F | 31 mm | 41% | 66% |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 5°C / 41°F | 87 mm | 54% | 73% |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 6°C / 42°F | 166 mm | 68% | 87% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 41°F | 116 mm | 69% | 78% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 3°C / 38°F | 52 mm | 67% | 71% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | -1°C / 29°F | 9 mm | 54% | 37% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | -4°C / 24°F | 1 mm | 39% | 26% |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -9°C / 16°F | 2 mm | 32% | 23% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is December a good time to visit Lhasa?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lhasa →Other China cities in December
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Lhasa in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Lhasa?
December is cool in Lhasa, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lhasa in December?
Average highs are about 4°C (40°F) and average lows about -9°C (16°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lhasa in December?
Lhasa typically gets around 2 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lhasa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.