Overview
Dali Prefecture locates in the west middle part of Yunnan Province with an altitude of 2090 meters. Dali experiences low latitude plateau monsoon climate. Though it is affected by seasonal monsoon, the temperature in Dali is generally moderate. As it is known to snow in winter, you should take some warm clothes when taking your trip to Dali in winter.

Dali is next to Lijiang and is about 338 kilometers far away from Kunming City. Climate change is not so obviously in Dali and the annual temperature there is small. Annual temperature of Dali is about 15?. Dali also experience no hot summer and severe winter. 

It is similar to Kunming and Lijiang and seems like a spring city all year around. Festivals and pageants for Bai ethnic group major centralizes in the period of March to April. If you go to tour at this time, you will experience strong folk flavors. Dali is a good place suitable for touring all over four seasons, and it is one of the "Ten Best Tour Cities of China".

Best Time to Visit Dali
The best time to visit Dali is right from Mar to Oct, from the early springtime to the mid-autumn period. With a moderate climate, Dali is friendly to tourists who could not quickly adapt the weather in China.

Dali Seasonal Travel Tips
Spring (March through May)
Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 80.8°F (27.1°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)
The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 9 to 14 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Dali, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Autumn (September through November)
Autumn daily highs range from 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 63.4°F (17.4°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 2 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)
Weather is too cold this time of year in Dali to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 59.3°F (15.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 3 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

Characteristics of Dali Climate: 
(1): Dali is near to the tropic of cancer sun and radiation around the year is well-proportioned, so the annual temperature difference is small. You can find distinct four-season changes in Dali. 

(2): Dali Profecture is dry in winter and is rainy in summer. The winter period (December to April) is the dry season of Dali and the summer year (May to October) is the rainy season. Rainfall of the rainy season is 85-95% of the entire year rainfall in Dali. 

(3): Vertical Differentiation of Climate is distinct 

Because of the complicated landform and physiognomy and the great disparity of altitude difference, Dali climate has distinct vertical differentiation. The temperature and rainfall change with the increase or decrease of altitude. It enables the hot valleys, warm embankments, cool mountainous areas and cold high mountains formed in Dali.