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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, May

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

9°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Dali?

The best time to visit Dali for backpacking is April, March, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dali

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
9°18
February
78Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°21
March
94Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°30
April
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°28
May
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°87
June
66Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°166
July
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.
21°211
August
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.
20°216
September
67Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°164
October
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
16°91
November
89Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°27
December
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°9

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Dali

When is the best time to visit Dali for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Dali for backpacking is typically in April, March, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Dali?

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Rainy season typically: June–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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