Town in Yunnan, China
Shangri-La weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Shangri-La
Late spring and autumn have clear skies and wildflowers or color. Jul–Aug is rainy but green; winters are cold with snow and some closed roads.
Shangri-La weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°6 mm
- Feb8°11 mm
- Mar11°27 mm
- Apr15°42 mm
- May19°58 mm
- Jun21°108 mm
- Jul20°192 mm
- Aug19°162 mm
- Sep18°100 mm
- Oct14°49 mm
- Nov10°9 mm
- Dec7°3 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | -8°C18°F | 6 mm | 68% | Cold |
| February | 8°C46°F | -5°C22°F | 11 mm | 67% | Cold |
| March | 11°C51°F | -3°C26°F | 27 mm | 67% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 0°C32°F | 42 mm | 67% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 4°C40°F | 58 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| June | 21°C70°F | 8°C47°F | 108 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| July | 20°C68°F | 10°C49°F | 192 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| August | 19°C67°F | 9°C49°F | 162 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| September | 18°C64°F | 7°C45°F | 100 mm | 82% | Cool |
| October | 14°C58°F | 2°C36°F | 49 mm | 78% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | -3°C26°F | 9 mm | 72% | Cold |
| December | 7°C45°F | -6°C21°F | 3 mm | 69% | Cold |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Shangri-La?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Late spring and autumn have clear skies and wildflowers or color. Jul–Aug is rainy but green; winters are cold with snow and some closed roads.
When is the rainy season in Shangri-La?
Rain peaks in July with about 192 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Shangri-La?
June, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).
How cold does Shangri-La get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -8°C (18°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.