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Tibet, China

Zhêxam

Zhêxam is a locality in Tibet, China, 4,685 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now2°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov
Population–
Local time12:10
31.02° N, 87.10° EElevation 4,685 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Zhêxamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low5° / -4°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov

Best: Jan–Feb · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Zhêxam at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

97 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

1 mm of rain

Weather in Zhêxam

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
2°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct6°-1°
Wed28 Oct7°-1°
Thu29 Oct7°1°
Fri30 Oct4°2°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct4°0°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov1°-4°
Mon2 Nov1°-4°
Tue3 Nov0°-4°
Wed4 Nov0°-5°
Thu5 Nov0°-4°

When to go to Zhêxam

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585755524155463536545756
High-6°-4°0°5°9°15°15°13°11°5°-1°-4°
Low-17°-16°-11°-7°-3°1°5°4°2°-4°-9°-15°
Rain (mm)122514379711551932
Wet days0112712171412211

What's on in Zhêxam

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Zhêxam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zhêxam

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Mustāng 278 km ↗1953 · 130 km
6.1Shigatse 295 km ↖1986 · 35 km
5.9Shigatse 119 km ↖1998 · 142 km
5.8China1965 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Zhêxam

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Zhêxam

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zhêxam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zhêxam.
What is the hottest month in Zhêxam?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Zhêxam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zhêxam?
July is the wettest month with about 97 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.