When to go · Dali

Dali in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

DaliHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 17 days
Sichuan and Yunnan, China · Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Dali, Lijiangfine
Chengdu is grey and humid, Chongqing is among the hottest cities in July–August; Yunnan's plateau is mild all year with a dry season Nov–Apr.

China overall: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dali, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

March: Inside Dali's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Dali: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.