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Yunnan Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Yunnan is a region in China. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Yunnan over the year. What is the best time to visit Yunnan?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Yunnan over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Yunnan in January
In January the weather in Yunnan ranges from less favorable in Shangri-La to excellent in Jinghong. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Deqen with -2°C (28°F) to high in Jinghong with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Yunnan.
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in February
In February the weather in Yunnan ranges from less favorable in Shangri-La to excellent in Dali. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Deqen with -1°C (30°F) to high in Jinghong with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in March
In March the weather in Yunnan ranges from less favorable in Shangri-La to excellent in Dali. The temperatures range from low in Deqen with 2°C (36°F) to very high in Jinghong with 32°C (90°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in April
In April the weather in Yunnan ranges from mixed in Shangri-La to excellent in Lijiang. The temperatures range from low in Deqen with 6°C (43°F) to very high in Jinghong with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in May
In May the weather in Yunnan ranges from less favorable in Xishuangbanna to very good in Lijiang. May is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Deqen with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Jinghong with 32°C (90°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in June
In June the weather in Yunnan ranges from less favorable in Kunming to good in Dali. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Deqen with 16°C (61°F) to very high in Jinghong with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Yunnan.
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in November
In November the weather in Yunnan ranges from mixed in Shangri-La to excellent in Dali. The temperatures range from low in Deqen with 6°C (43°F) to high in Jinghong with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Yunnan in December
In December the weather in Yunnan ranges from mixed in Shangri-La to excellent in Jinghong. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Deqen with 1°C (34°F) to high in Jinghong with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Yunnan in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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