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Yunnan Weather in October

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

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Lijiang Dali Kunming Shangri-La

Planning a journey to Yunnan, China this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Yunnan in October

Yunnan, China is a region in China. Yunnan, China has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Deqen at 12°C (54°F) and warm in Jinghong at 29°C (84°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Jinghong and 1°C (34°F) in Deqen.

To explore the conditions in Yunnan, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shangri-La with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Ruili with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Lijiang gets approximately 195 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Yunnan in October

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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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Yunnan, China?

Temperature range in Yunnan (October)

Precipitation variation in Yunnan (October)

Lijiang

In October Lijiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
195 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lijiang →

Dali

In October Dali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Dali →

Kunming

In October Kunming generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
143 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kunming →

Shangri-La

In October Shangri-La generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Shangri-La →

Jinghong

In October Jinghong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Jinghong →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lijiang 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dali 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Kunming 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Shangri-La 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jinghong 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Xishuangbanna 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Yunnan weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Yunnan, China brings tolerable weather. In Lijiang, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Lijiang peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in October, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Yunnan, China. Average rainfall in Lijiang sits around 117 mm (4.6 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Yunnan, China?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lijiang, October might be a good time to visit Yunnan, China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April provides perfect weather in Lijiang. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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