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
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People
Climate
| Population | 867,891 |
| Elevation | 11,978 ft (3,651 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6500°, 91.1000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Tibet |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.4 inches (391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below China avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,978 ft (3,651 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6500°N, 91.1000°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lhasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西藏自治区图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lhasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Lhasa
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lhasa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lhasa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lhasa
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lhasa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lhasa
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lhasa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Stadium |
Airports Near Lhasa
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Gonggar International Airport | LXA | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lhasa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
Around Lhasa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lhasa
2 places within 15 km
- • Potala Palace Viewpoint
- • Potala view with wetlands
🇨🇳 About China
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lhasa
What is the population of Lhasa?
Lhasa has a population of 867,891 residents and is located in China..
What is the weather like in Lhasa?
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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