Lhasa weather in January
January in Lhasa: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Lhasa · #363 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lhasa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 2°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 34% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -17°C / 1°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.3 cm / 4.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lhasa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lhasa?
- January in Lhasa: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lhasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Lhasa in January?
- In January, Lhasa averages a daily high of 1.8°C and a low of -11.7°C, with about 11.9 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lhasa in January?
- Lhasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in January.
- Does it snow in Lhasa in January?
- Lhasa sees roughly 12.3 cm of snowfall in January.