🇨🇳 Beijing vs Lhasa (Tibet) 🇨🇳

Beijing, China vs Lhasa (Tibet), China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 57 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)
Avg annual high
18°C
15°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
June · 22°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
122
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJune, September, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)

Best around June, September, October. Hottest in June (22°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Lhasa (Tibet) warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Lhasa (Tibet)?

Lhasa (Tibet) is rainier — Beijing sees about 57 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Lhasa (Tibet)?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Lhasa (Tibet) is best around June, September, October.

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