UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Lhasa, China 
will be up to 13.8, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
UV index at 13.8 in Lhasa means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Lhasa's UV index is very high, often reaching extreme levels, especially in spring and summer. This is due to its high altitude and clear skies, increasing exposure to ultraviolet rays throughout the year.
Seasonally, Lhasa has cold, dry winters with temperatures often below freezing. Summers are mild and wetter, with most rainfall occurring from June to September. Spring and autumn are short and pleasant with moderate temperatures.
Compared to wider Tibet and neighboring Nepal, Lhasa is drier and less cold. It receives less rain than southern Himalayan regions but more sunshine than many parts of western China due to its plateau location. Neighboring countries have more humid and varied climates.
See the UV index hour by hour for Lhasa, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.