Lhasa Weather in January

Lhasa January Weather

January is the coldest month of the year in Lhasa, with an average temperature of –1.6 °C (29.1 °F). The maximum temperature is 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and the minimum temperature is –10.1 °C (13.8 °F). Although it is very cold this month, there are still lots of pleasant days when the sun shines in Lhasa. The weather is dry and windy.

Despite lots of sunlight in , there is still a very big difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures. At night, the weather is chilly even if it was sunny during the day. Since most hotels in Lhasa have no central heating, bring winter clothing. Generally, a T-shirt, an overcoat, and jeans are necessary. Sunhats, sunglasses, and suntan lotion are also indispensable to avoid being burned by the strong ultraviolet rays in this high altitude area. What's more, since it is usually windy and dry in Lhasa, bring lipstick or other lip protection. Considering the thin air and high-latitude of Lhasa, please get a health checkup before going to make sure that you can adapt to the climate there. Also bring medicine to prevent altitude sickness, and vitamins can help you get accustomed to the local weather. See our Lhasa Tours.

Lhasa Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
January   1 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   2 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   3 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   4 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   5 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   6 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   7 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   8 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   9 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   10 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   11 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   12 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   13 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   14 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   15 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   16 44 °F 6.67 °C 13 °F -10.56 °C
January   17 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   18 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   19 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   20 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   21 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   22 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   23 44 °F 6.67 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   24 45 °F 7.22 °C 14 °F -10 °C
January   25 45 °F 7.22 °C 15 °F -9.44 °C
January   26 45 °F 7.22 °C 15 °F -9.44 °C
January   27 45 °F 7.22 °C 15 °F -9.44 °C
January   28 45 °F 7.22 °C 15 °F -9.44 °C
January   29 45 °F 7.22 °C 15 °F -9.44 °C
January   30 45 °F 7.22 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C
January   31 45 °F 7.22 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C

Lhasa Climate Information by Month

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