Weather in August in Yunnan
Considering a trip to Yunnan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Yunnan in August?
Yunnan is a region in China. In August, Yunnan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Deqen at 17°C to very warm in Jinghong at 30°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Jinghong and 8°C in Deqen.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Deqen with an average of 198 mm to heavy rainfall in Ruili with 359 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lijiang. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Yunnan for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yunnan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Yunnan?
Lijiang
In August Lijiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kunming
In August Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shangri-La
In August Shangri-La generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jinghong
In August Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Xishuangbanna
In August Xishuangbanna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Yunnan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lijiang, August may not be the ideal time to visit Yunnan.
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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