Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve High-altitude Chinese reserve protecting alpine ecosystems and wildlife

Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve in Yunnan protects alpine Baima Snow Mountain, high-altitude meadows, rare plants and Tibetan villages; mountaineers and botanists visit for trekking and study of endemic species.

Best Time to Visit Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve #

Visit Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve in late spring or early autumn for the most reliable access, views and trekking conditions.

Spring (best access)

April-May · 5-20°C (varies by elevation)

Late spring brings milder weather, melting snow at lower elevations and good trail access and wildflower displays in montane zones.

Summer (monsoon)

June-August · 5-20°C (cooler at altitude)

Warm at lower sites but frequent rain, cloud and reduced visibility on peaks; higher elevations remain cool and can be snowy.

Autumn (clearest views)

September-October · 5-15°C (colder above tree line)

Generally drier and crisp, offering the best visibility for mountain scenery and trekking before winter sets in.

Weather & Climate near Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve #

Climate

Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good

Best Time to Visit

NovemberMayDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-14° – -1°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

10.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-12° – -1°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-9° – 1°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-6° – 4°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

61 Good

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-8° – 4°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-12° – 1°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

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