When to go · Lhasa
Lhasa in November
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / −5°C23°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
GoodChina month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Weather in November
- LhasaHighs around 13 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 55 °F, lows around 23 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Tibetan plateau, China · Lhasa, Shigatse, western Sichuan, Qinghaicool
Altitude 3,000–5,000 m: strong sun, cold nights all year. Permits for Tibet often pause in March — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Low
- Prices · China overall
- Low
China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket