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.
Dalou Shan at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 5° | 2° | 16 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 3° | 17 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 8° | 35 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.7h |
| May | Acceptable | 14° - 22° | 18° | 160 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.4h |
| June | Good | 17° - 24° | 20° | 179 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.7h |
| July | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 156 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Good | 18° - 27° | 23° | 140 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 112 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.2h |
| October | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 9° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 4° | 20 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |