Lhasa weather in May
May in Lhasa: cool, rainy, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Lhasa · #290 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lhasa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 22.4 cm / 8.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 78 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lhasa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lhasa?
- May in Lhasa: cool, rainy, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Lhasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Lhasa in May?
- In May, Lhasa averages a daily high of 15.1°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 99.5 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lhasa in May?
- Lhasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 78 in May.
- Does it snow in Lhasa in May?
- Lhasa sees roughly 22.4 cm of snowfall in May.