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Best Time for Yunnan from Kunming to Shangri-La
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Preferred months for this journey: October, December. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.
💡 Good to know
- Autumn clarity: golden light on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and dry trails through Tiger Leaping Gorge.
- Monsoon months — gorge hiking gets slippery and views come and go; old towns stay lively in the rain.
| Month | Low | High | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | −3.4°C | 10.3°C | 15 mm | 10.5 h | ❄ |
| February | −1.5°C | 12.8°C | 13 mm | 11.1 h | |
| March | 1.5°C | 16.1°C | 22 mm | 11.8 h | ❄ |
| April | 5.1°C | 19.5°C | 37 mm | 12.6 h | ❄ |
| May | 8.7°C | 22.3°C | 74 mm | 13.3 h | |
| June | 11.7°C | 23.5°C | 130 mm | 13.7 h | |
| July | 12.5°C | 22.6°C | 194 mm | 13.5 h | |
| August | 12.1°C | 22.1°C | 179 mm | 12.9 h | |
| September | 10.4°C | 20.6°C | 116 mm | 12.1 h | |
| October | 6.5°C | 17.5°C | 67 mm | 11.4 h | ❄ |
| November | 1.3°C | 13.9°C | 14 mm | 10.7 h | |
| December | −2.1°C | 10.8°C | 8 mm | 10.3 h |