When to go · Lhasa
Lhasa in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- LhasaHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 3 days
- Tibetan plateau, China · Lhasa, Shigatse, western Sichuan, Qinghaifine
Altitude 3,000–5,000 m: strong sun, cold nights all year. Permits for Tibet often pause in March — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lhasa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
May: Inside Lhasa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Lhasa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings