When to go · Lhasa

Lhasa in November

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LhasaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 1 day
Tibetan plateau, China · Lhasa, Shigatse, western Sichuan, Qinghaicool
Altitude 3,000–5,000 m: strong sun, cold nights all year. Permits for Tibet often pause in March — check.

China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lhasa, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

May: Inside Lhasa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Lhasa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.