Dali Weather

Dali has a mild subtropical highland climate and there is neither excessive heat in summer or intolerable cold in winter. Famous as the ‘Oriental Switzerland’, It has a spring-like climate prevails throughout the year and has around 126 days in the year with temperature around 18-21ºC (54-66 ºF). Most rainfall occurs from June to October. The best time to visit is in spring for visiting Dali Ancient City, climbing Mt. Cangshan or touring Lake Erhai.

Spring - Most  of  the  Bai  minority’s  festivals  fall  in  March  and  April  when  you  can  enjoy  both  the  beautiful  natural  landscape  and  the  deep  ethnic  flavors.

Summer - There  is  no  hot  summer  in  Dali.  Tourists  can  enjoy  their  comfortable  trips.

Fall - Around  the  National  Day  Holiday,  the  temperature  falls  dramatically,  especially  if  it  rains.  Soon,  the  autumn  comes.  Warmer  clothing  like  sweater  and  jackets  is  required  during  this  period.

Winter - There  may  be  strong  winds.  Over  10  days  in  December,  January  and  February  with  wind  above  force  8.  ‘Xiaguan  Wind’  is  an  unusual  experience  in  Dali.