The climate of Tibet
The current climate in Tibet features temperatures ranging from a high of 11°C to a low of -7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 3°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Tibet, .
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Tibet in recent years was 34°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -19°C in December 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Tibet gets 1318 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 295 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Tibet?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Tibet. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Tibet
The climate table of Tibet shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -7 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -13 | -17 | -12 | -8 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -6 | -10 | -14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 122 | 134 | 97 | 89 | 69 | 100 | 263 | 216 | 98 | 44 | 40 | 46 |
| Snow (cm) | 74 | 71 | 31 | 35 | 14 | 7,5 | 1,7 | 2,7 | 7,8 | 13 | 20 | 18 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Tibet, . The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Tibet
Yearly Temperature in Tibet
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tibet, . Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tibet
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tibet
Average Snowfall per Month in Tibet
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tibet
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Tibet, . The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Tibet
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Average weather in Tibet by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tibet. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.