Dalou Shan
Mountains Mountain range in Guizhou with karst and forests
A mountain range in southwest China with forested peaks and rural villages; local activity includes hiking and exploring upland countryside.
How to Get to Dalou Shan #
Access is by regional roads from nearby prefectural centers; local buses and private vehicles are the common modes of approach. Hiring a local driver or guide is recommended for less-traveled routes.
Tips for Visiting Dalou Shan #
- The Dalou Shan range can be remote; use local drivers familiar with mountain roads and village access.
- Bring rain gear in summer-this region gets heavy summer rains and slippery trails.
Best Time to Visit Dalou Shan #
Spring and autumn are generally the best times for trekking the Dalou Shan to avoid summer monsoon rains and winter chill.
Weather & Climate near Dalou Shan #
Dalou Shan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1072 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
