Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Spring (March–May): Average -39–40°F, cold and dry climate with large temperature differences between day and night, very little rainfall. Common activities: Enjoying the high-altitude scenery, visiting temples. Recommended clothing: Thick down jacket, thermal underwear, wool sweater, waterproof jacket.
Summer (June–August): Average 50–54°F, relatively warmer climate, but still with large temperature differences between morning and evening, slightly more rainfall than other seasons, but still a dry climate. Common activities: Hiking (be mindful of altitude), high-altitude photography. Recommended clothing: Lightweight warm jacket, fleece jacket, long trousers, sun protection clothing.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9.6–-33.8°F, the climate gradually turns colder, dry with little rain, large temperature differences between day and night. Common activities: Enjoying the autumn high-altitude scenery, experiencing Tibetan culture. Recommended clothing: Thick jacket, thermal underwear, wool sweater, hat, gloves, scarf.
Winter (December–February): Average -10.1–-42.4°F, cold and dry climate, very little rainfall. Common activities: Suitable for some indoor activities, such as visiting museums and temples. Recommended clothing: Thick down jacket, thermal underwear, wool sweater, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, warm boots.
Annual average temperature: approx. 35.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 17 mm / Summer humidity: 30%–40% / Rainiest month: July
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 13.8°F | 16.5°F | 25°F | 32.9°F | 40.8°F | 50.2°F | 54.1°F | 51.3°F | 49.3°F | 40.8°F | 30.2°F | 21.6°F |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Date | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday | 11/19Thursday | 11/20Friday | 11/21Saturday | 11/22Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| High | 19.9°F | 22.2°F | 27.2°F | 27.7°F | 32°F | 31.3°F | 30.9°F |
| Low | 7.5°F | 6.5°F | 9.4°F | 9.4°F | 13.6°F | 14.4°F | 14°F |