Climate Insights for Dali Airport

The climate in Dali Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1144mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 287mm of rainfall. Dali Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperatures in Dali Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dali Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1144mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 287mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 16mm. That's 271mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Dali Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dali Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dali Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dali Airport is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dali Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.