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Lhasa, China
Tibet · China
Lhasa is a large city in Tibet, China with a population of 118,721. Elevation: 11,978 ft (3,651 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 118,721 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| 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 large city in China (Tibet) with a population of 118,721. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,978 ft (3,651 m) |
| Area | 11,441.8 sq mi (29,634.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6500°N, 91.1000°W |
| 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 (NCES 2022-23 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 118,721 residents and is located in China. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 11,441.8 square miles.
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. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.