Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

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.

Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve KunmingLijiangDali CityZhaotongYuxiQujingBaoshan, YunnanJinghongBaima Xueshan Nature Reserve

Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve essentials

Country: China
Driest months: Nov-Jan
Pay in: Yuan Renminbi (¥)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve at a Glance#

Things to Do

Nearby Attractions to Baima Xueshan Nature Reserve#

Baima Snow Mountain
Baima Snow Mountain
High alpine snow mountain
Mountain 5.3 km
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -14° - -1° -13° 8 mm mostly sunny 64% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 10.4h
February Acceptable -12° - -1° -12° 18 mm some cloud 65% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
March Acceptable -9° - 1° -9° 39 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Acceptable -6° - 4° -5° 59 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
May Good -1° - 9° 1° 52 mm partly cloudy 64% 3.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.4h
June Acceptable 3° - 12° 5° 87 mm overcast 68% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.8h
July Poor 4° - 12° 6° 131 mm overcast 75% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
August Poor 4° - 12° 6° 112 mm overcast 78% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.0h
September Acceptable 2° - 10° 4° 78 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Acceptable -2° - 8° 0° 55 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
November Good -8° - 4° -6° 17 mm mostly sunny 67% 2.5 m/s 1.2 high 10.6h
December Acceptable -12° - 1° -10° 7 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.2h