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Yunnan Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Yunnan, China in August.

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Planning a trip to Yunnan, China this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Yunnan in August

Yunnan, China is a region in China. In August, Yunnan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Deqen at 17°C (63°F) to very warm in Jinghong at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Jinghong and 8°C (46°F) in Deqen.

For specific regional insights in Yunnan, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Deqen with an average of 198 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Ruili with 359 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Lijiang as an example - it receives around 155 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Yunnan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yunnan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lijiang)

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October19°C (66°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yunnan in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Yunnan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Yunnan

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Yunnan, China?

Temperature range in Yunnan (August)

Precipitation variation in Yunnan (August)

Lijiang

In August Lijiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
155 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
321 mm (13 in)
284 mm (11 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lijiang →

Dali

In August Dali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
271 mm (11 in)
271 mm (11 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dali →

Kunming

In August Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
144 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kunming →

Shangri-La

In August Shangri-La generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Shangri-La →

Jinghong

In August Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
336 mm (13 in)
321 mm (13 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Yunnan, in China.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Yunnan in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lijiang 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 284 mm (11 in)
Dali 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 271 mm (11 in)
Kunming 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Shangri-La 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Jinghong 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 321 mm (13 in)
Xishuangbanna 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 324 mm (13 in)

Yunnan weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yunnan, China in August?

Expect poor weather across Yunnan, China in August. The popular destination of Lijiang averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Yunnan, China in August?

In Lijiang, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Yunnan, China get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Yunnan, China, with Lijiang averaging around 284 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Yunnan, China?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lijiang, August may not be the ideal time to visit Yunnan, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Lijiang. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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