Haikou Travel Guide

City City in China, known for its tropical climate

Costs

$20-45/day

Modest prices; guesthouses and street food inexpensive.

Safety

Generally safe, rural caution

Low violent crime; watch for road safety in rural areas.

Best Time

March-May and Sept-Nov

Pleasant spring and autumn; monsoon in summer.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

10:23 AM

GMT+8

Weather

67°F

Overcast

Population

112,644

Infrastructure & Convenience

Regional buses and roads; few tourist amenities and limited English.

Popularity

Mostly serves nearby residents and domestic tourists, not foreign visitors.

Known For

river valley scenery, rice terraces, local markets, minority cultures, temples, farming villages, hiking, rural cuisine, tea

This Haikou in Yunnan is distinct from Hainan's capital but shares the same name.

Why Visit Haikou? #

Situated in Yunnan’s diverse cultural landscape, this Haikou attracts visitors eager to sample provincial flavors and ethnic minority traditions. Markets filled with mushrooms, tea leaves and handwoven textiles sit alongside stalls selling crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, a regional signature. Mountain roads and nearby tea terraces bring scenic drives and village homestays where Yi and Dai traditions show in nightly dances and woven handicrafts. Festivals here emphasize local music, cuisine and hill-farming rhythms rather than big-city nightlife.

Best Things to Do in Haikou

All Attractions ›

Dian Lake

Large freshwater lake near Kunming with scenic shores

Lake

Fuxian Lake

Deep freshwater lake in Yunnan province

Lake

Yangzong Hai

Yunnan lake known for clear waters and recreation

Lake

Xishan Forest Park

Forest park in Yunnan with scenic trails

National Park

Chengjiang Fossil Site

Early Cambrian fossil beds revealing exceptional soft-tissue preservation

Nature Reserve

Haikou Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Haikou #

Haikou in Yunnan has a mild, drier winter and a clearly defined rainy season in the warmer months. Visit in the dry months for hiking and clearer skies; expect heavy afternoon rain during the monsoon.

Cool Dry Season

November - February · 8-18°C (46-64°F)

Clear, crisp days and cool nights ideal for hiking and exploring villages; mornings can be chilly but daytime sun makes sightseeing comfortable.

Warm Rainy Season

May - October · 15-24°C (59-75°F)

Frequent afternoon rain, lush greens and muddier trails; good for waterfalls and rice terraces but expect cancelled river trips and slippery paths.

Warm Shoulder

March - April · 16-28°C (61-82°F)

Transitional months warm quickly, with lower rain than monsoon; great for fewer crowds, blooming flowers and comfortable daytime temperatures overall.

Best Time to Visit Haikou #

Climate

Haikou's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in June) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (907 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AprilFebruaryJanuary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

79 Very Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

1° – 15°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

3° – 18°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

6° – 21°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 24°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

June

June is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 23°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

179 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

13.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

14° – 22°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.5h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 15°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

How to Get to Haikou

Where to Stay in Haikou #

Budget

Town centre - $10-25/night

Basic guesthouses and local inns near the town centre; limited English and few amenities. Expect simple rooms and family-run places at low nightly rates.

Mid-Range

Near main market - $25-60/night

Small hotels and modest boutique stays offering cleaner rooms and slightly better service. Choices are limited; book ahead during local events and festivals.

Luxury

Outside town / nearest city - $80+/night

No large luxury hotels in town; the nearest high-end options are in larger neighbouring cities. Expect to travel for premium facilities and international standards.