Lhasa Weather in January
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 1st | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 2nd | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 3rd | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 4th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 5th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 6th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 7th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 8th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 9th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 10th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 11th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 12th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 13th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 14th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 15th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 16th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 13°F | -10.56°C |
| January 17th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 18th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 19th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 20th | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 21st | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 22nd | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 23rd | 44°F | 6.67°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 24th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 14°F | -10°C |
| January 25th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 15°F | -9.44°C |
| January 26th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 15°F | -9.44°C |
| January 27th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 15°F | -9.44°C |
| January 28th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 15°F | -9.44°C |
| January 29th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 15°F | -9.44°C |
| January 30th | 45°F | 7.22°C | 16°F | -8.89°C |
| January 31st | 45°F | 7.22°C | 16°F | -8.89°C |
| Average Climate for January | 44.26°F | 6.81°C | 13.81°F | -10.11°C |
| Lhasa Weather Forecast on Jan. 23, 2012 | ||||||
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Today 20°F | -7°C Condition: Humidity: 9% Wind: E at 4 mph |
Mon
25°F | 52°F -4°C | 11°C Clear |
Tue
28°F | 54°F -2°C | 12°C Clear |
Wed
27°F | 59°F -3°C | 15°C Clear |
Thu
23°F | 59°F -5°C | 15°C Clear |
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Lhasa Daily Climate by Month
- Lhasa Weather in January
- Lhasa Weather in February
- Lhasa Weather in March
- Lhasa Weather in April
- Lhasa Weather in May
- Lhasa Weather in June
- Lhasa Weather in July
- Lhasa Weather in August
- Lhasa Weather in September
- Lhasa Weather in October
- Lhasa Weather in November
- Lhasa Weather in December
Lhasa Festival(s) and Event(s) in January
Palden Lhamo Festival
Jan. 3 to Jan. 3The Palden Lhamo festival happens on the 15th day of the 10th lunar month in the Tibetan calendar. This festival is to honor a wrathful deity called Palden Lhamo. She is thought of as Tibet's protector deity, a defender of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet and Mongolia, and the special protector of the Panchen Lama and the Dalai Lama who are the religion's traditional main leaders... Read more
Sera Monastery Festival
Jan. 20 to Jan. 20Sera Temple is one of the three famous temples in Lhasa, Tibet. The Sera Monastery Festival is held for celebrating the Tibetan New Year. Introduced by the monk Qiangba Zhaxi in Sera Temple, the Dorje Phurba is also known as Diamond Dagger or Buddha's warrior attendant. It means sharp and firm. It is said that making sacrifice to Monastery will bring people health and good luck. The Monastery in S.. Read more
Driving Off Evil Spirits
Jan. 22 to Jan. 22At the eve of Tibetan New Year, 29th of the twelfth month, religious dances are performed in monasteries for driving off the evil spirits of the past year. At night, in every household, traditional means of driving off evil spirits are carried out by burning bundles of straw and throwing rubbish on to the streets. The Year-End Dumpling is served for supper. .. Read more
