Best Time to Visit Shangri-La
Best time: May, Jun, Dec, Jan.
Jul is warmest (18.6°C high); Jul is rainiest (133 mm).
Shangri-La weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 | -9.5 | 11 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 7.2 | -6.8 | 27 | 6 |
| Mar | 10.1 | -3.7 | 59 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 12.6 | -1 | 69 | 7.9 |
| May | 17.3 | 3.8 | 44 | 7.9 |
| Jun | 18.5 | 8.3 | 83 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 18.6 | 9.4 | 133 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 18.1 | 8.8 | 117 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 16.6 | 7.2 | 84 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 14.5 | 2.2 | 57 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 10.5 | -4.4 | 18 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 7.3 | -8.7 | 8 | 5.3 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayJunDecJan
Beaches: DecJanNov
Hiking: MayNovOctJun
Sightseeing: MayJunSepDec
Shangri-La quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jul, Aug): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shangri-La?
May, Jun, Dec, Jan.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 133 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 18.6°C.
Where to stay
See Shangri-La hotels · Book Shangri-La tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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