Lhasa, China

Tibet · China

Lhasa is a major city in Tibet, China with a population of 867,891. Elevation: 11,978 ft (3,651 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

867,891 Population
11,978 ft Elevation 3,651 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population867,891

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation11,978 ft (3,651 m)
Population867,891
Elevation11,978 ft (3,651 m)
Coordinates29.6500°, 91.1000°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (391 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Lhasa

Lhasa is a major city in China (Tibet) with a population of 867,891. The city sits at an elevation of 11,978 feet (3,651 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lhasa

Lhasa has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jun (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 471 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -7.2° / 8.2° 0.8
Feb 2.9°C / 37°F -4.4° / 10.2° 1.5
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -0.6° / 13.4° 3.7
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 2.9° / 16.4° 8.7
May 13.8°C / 57°F 7° / 20.5° 30.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 11° / 23.9° 81.3
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23.2° 140.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 22.2° 128.0
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 9.1° / 21.1° 66.7
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 3.5° / 17.8° 7.3
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F -2.5° / 13.1° 1.1
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -6.5° / 9.4° 0.5
Lhasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,978 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation11,978 ft (3,651 m)
Coordinates29.6500°N, 91.1000°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 91 km
Jan 18, 1993 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China M5.9 149 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 136 km
Jan 26, 1996 81 km SW of Nagqu, China M5.1 145 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 111 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 109 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 72 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 96 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 96 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 98 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 101 km
Mar 21, 1995 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 135 km
Mar 5, 1997 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 146 km
Feb 15, 1993 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 150 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 95 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 102 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 121 km
Jan 18, 1993 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.5 149 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 0.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.0 in

Lhasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 55°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lhasa

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
拉萨市第三中学 - - - -
拉萨市第三高级中学 - - - -
西藏军区拉萨八一学校 - - - -
国家法官学院西藏分院 - - - -
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Museums in Lhasa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tibetan National Museum
Tibetan National Museum
朗孜夏陈列馆
朗孜夏陈列馆
清政府驻藏大臣衙门旧址
清政府驻藏大臣衙门旧址
西藏百万农奴解放纪念馆
西藏百万农奴解放纪念馆
西藏革命建设改革纪念馆
西藏革命建设改革纪念馆

Libraries in Lhasa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
西藏自治区图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Lhasa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
八廓特色产品商城
冲赛康市场
温州商贸城

Hotels in Lhasa

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

岷山圣瑞斯酒店
平措康桑度假酒店
拉萨天海宾馆
拉萨市香格里拉大酒店
拉萨珠峰宾馆
西藏宾馆贵宾楼
金刚精品酒店

Restaurants in Lhasa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family restaurant
Jiumen Restaurant
Mad Yak

Cafes in Lhasa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CMGD COFFE
MIXUEBINGCHENG

Monuments in Lhasa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

高原之宝

Zoos in Lhasa

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lhasa Zoo

Gas Stations in Lhasa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #311573457
CN #311738376

Banks in Lhasa

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China
China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Lhasa

TeamLeagueDivision
Lhasa Stadium

Airports Near Lhasa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhasa Gonggar International AirportLXALarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lhasa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
关帝格萨拉康 ཀོན་ཡོན་གེ་སར་ལྷ་ཁང་།
功德林寺 ཀུན་བདེ་གླིང
鲁普岩寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Lhasa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 26
Cafes 7
Supermarkets 7
Banks 8
Museums 3
Hotels 33
Parks 64
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 10

Things to See Near Lhasa

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Potala Palace Viewpoint
  • • Potala view with wetlands

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Lhasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

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