Best Time to Visit Dali for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, May

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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9°C – 21°C

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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Dali due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dali

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	18	5.2	53%	dry
February	78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	21	3.9	48%	dry
March	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	30	6.3	48%	dry
April	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	28	8.8	52%	dry
May	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	87	13.7	60%	shoulder
June	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	166	21	70%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	25°	211	25.3	74%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	216	23.5	74%	wet
September	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	23°	164	18.4	73%	wet
October	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	16°	21°	91	13.2	72%	shoulder
November	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	27	6.7	63%	dry
December	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	9	4.7	57%	dry