🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet) vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Lhasa (Tibet), China vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 10 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high15°C17°C
Hottest monthJune (22°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-7°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year122112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJune, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇨🇳 Lhasa (Tibet)

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lhasa (Tibet) or Seoul warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lhasa (Tibet) or Seoul?

Lhasa (Tibet) is rainier — Seoul sees about 10 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Lhasa (Tibet) is best around June, September, October; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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