Yunnan weather in October
Planning a getaway to Yunnan this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Yunnan in October?
Yunnan is a region in China. Yunnan 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.
During the day the temperature is cold in Deqen at 12°C and warm in Jinghong at 29°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Jinghong and 1°C in Deqen.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shangri-La with an average of 74 mm to heavy rainfall in Ruili with 163 mm. The city Lijiang usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yunnan in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yunnan climate page.
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Average weather in Lijiang
In October Lijiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kunming
In October Kunming generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Shangri-La
In October Shangri-La generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jinghong
In October Jinghong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Xishuangbanna
In October Xishuangbanna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Yunnan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lijiang, October might be a good time to visit Yunnan. 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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