When is the best time to go to Dali

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dali, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dali weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dali are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dali January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 7mm 5.1hrs 11hrs

January in Dali is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dali.

January is in the winter in Dali and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dali with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in January »

February

Dali February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 10mm 5.1hrs 11.8hrs

February in Dali is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dali.

February is in the winter in Dali and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dali with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in February »

March

Dali March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 28mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dali is characteristically cool and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Dali and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dali with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in March »

April

Dali April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 48mm 6.4hrs 13.9hrs

Dali's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dali, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Dali and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dali with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in April »

May

Dali May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 64mm 7.2hrs 14.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dali and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dali, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dali and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dali with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in May »

June

Dali June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 65mm 8hrs 11hrs

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dali during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dali.

June is in the summer in Dali and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dali with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in June »

July

Dali July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 124mm 7.6hrs 11.8hrs

July in Dali is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dali for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dali and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dali with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in July »

August

Dali August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 104mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dali is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dali for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dali and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dali with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in August »

September

Dali September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 98mm 5.6hrs 13.9hrs

Dali's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dali and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dali with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in September »

October

Dali October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 62mm 5.4hrs 14.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dali and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dali.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dali and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dali with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in October »

November

Dali November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 27mm 5hrs 11hrs

The weather in November in Dali is characteristically cool and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dali and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dali with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in November »

December

Dali December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 7mm 4.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Dali is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dali.

December is in the winter in Dali and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dali with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dali weather in December »

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Dali weather stats

Dali weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: December 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.1°C 41.2°F
Wettest month: July 124mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 22.4°C 72.3°F
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