Which is the hottest month in Shangri-la?

The hottest time of year in Shangri-la is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shangri-la?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Shangri-la with 152mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Shangri-la?

The sunniest time of year in Shangri-la is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Shangri-la

The best times to visit Shangri-la, China for warm and sunny weather are in January, February, March, April and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Shangri-la by month

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When is the best time to visit Shangri-la for warm and sunny weather?

The best times to visit Shangri-la, China for warm and sunny weather are in January, February, March, April and December when you can expect the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
2.5
Feb
2.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
1.5
Jul
2
Aug
1.5
Sep
1.5
Oct
2
Nov
2.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

43
Jan
43
Feb
48
Mar
54
Apr
61
May
63
Jun
63
Jul
63
Aug
61
Sep
55
Oct
50
Nov
45
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for China (Shangri-la) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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