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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

Forecast for Dali

Sat   Dec 21
15°C | 4°C
SW 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | 6°C
SW 3 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
17°C | 3°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Dali?
    Rainy season in Dali occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dali?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dali?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dali?
    July tops the wettest month list with 271 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dali?
    December is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.