Best Time to Visit Dali
Best time: Apr, May, Mar, Nov.
May is warmest (25.2°C high); Aug is rainiest (145 mm).
Dali weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.4 | 2.1 | 13 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 17.3 | 4.1 | 28 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 20.6 | 7.1 | 44 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 23.2 | 10.1 | 52 | 8.8 |
| May | 25.2 | 13.6 | 55 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 25.2 | 16.3 | 118 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 24.7 | 16.6 | 141 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 24.6 | 15.9 | 145 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 23.3 | 14.3 | 104 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 21.1 | 11.5 | 89 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 17.8 | 6.7 | 33 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 15.5 | 2.7 | 13 | 5.8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AprMayMarNov
Beaches: MayAprJanDec
Hiking: JanDecFebNov
Sightseeing: MarAprMayNov
Dali quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dali?
Apr, May, Mar, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 145 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 25.2°C.
Where to stay
See Dali hotels · Book Dali tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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