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Lhasa Weather in February

Lhasa in February

The short of it: Lhasa in February averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -7° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Lhasa an average February high of 9°, a low of -7° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near -7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 6 min in mid-February, 40 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Lhasa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Chéngguān Qū, 6 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Lhasa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 6 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chéngguān QūTibet6 km WSW9°-7°1.0 mm
DoilungdêqênTibet10 km W9°-8°1.0 mm
DagzêTibet24 km E9°-8°1.0 mm
LhünzhubTibet31 km NNE8°-9°1.0 mm
QuxuTibet48 km SW10°-7°1.0 mm
DêqênTibet51 km NW6°-11°1.0 mm
MaizhokunggarTibet64 km ENE8°-9°1.0 mm
LhokaTibet79 km SE8°-8°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Lhasa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near -7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Lhasa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-10°1.0 mm8 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
February9°-7°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦
March13°-2°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
April15°0°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May19°5°30 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°9°73 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
July21°10°127 mm7 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
August20°9°121 mm7 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦
September19°7°60 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
October16°1°9.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November11°-6°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
December8°-8°1.0 mm7 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lhasa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lhasa in February?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near -7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Lhasa?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Lhasa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 6 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 15 min in December to 14 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Lhasa in February?

Snow can fall, since nights average -7 °C (19 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Lhasa in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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