Dali Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Dali varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Dali experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Dali has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1317 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 271 mm of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 16 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dali Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dali.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Dali in China
During the months of March, April, May, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Dali occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
June has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 271 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
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