Lhasa in November
Good time to visit
November offers a last taste of decent weather before winter sets in hard. Crowds vanish and prices drop, but you'll need warm clothes for the increasingly bitter evenings.
Weather
November brings autumn's chill with temperatures dropping steadily throughout the month. Days remain sunny but lose their warmth, while nights turn properly cold again. The air becomes desert-dry as winter patterns establish themselves.
11°C high-4°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$48/day average
November Tips
- •Layer up - November weather swings wildly between day and night
- •Tourist numbers drop dramatically, meaning better service and lower prices
- •Bring heavy moisturizer for the increasingly dry air
All Months
May through September gives you the best weather, with daytime temperatures reaching 20°C and minimal rainfall. But July and August bring crowds and higher prices — hotel rates double during peak season. June hits the sweet spot with warm days, clear skies, and fewer tour groups.
Winter in Lhasa is brutal. Temperatures drop to -15°C at night, many guesthouses close, and the thin air makes the cold feel even sharper. But if you can handle it, you'll have the Potala Palace almost to yourself, and hotel rooms cost half the summer rate.
Avoid Chinese holidays completely — Golden Week in October turns Lhasa into a zoo of domestic tourists. The Tibetan New Year (usually February or March) brings incredible festivals but also means many attractions close for several days.
Lhasa Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
3/10
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