Yun Ling
Mountains
How to Get to Yun Ling #
Yunling areas are reached by road from regional centers in Yunnan such as Dali or Lijiang, depending on which part of the range is being visited. Local buses connect smaller towns, but for deeper access hiring a vehicle and a local guide is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Yun Ling #
- Hire a local guide from nearby towns to navigate trails and learn about Yunnan's ethnic minority cultures that inhabit the hills.
- Acclimatize slowly if hiking in higher sections - elevations can exceed 3,000 m in parts of the Yunling range.
- Carry cash and basic supplies; mountain roads have limited services and cell reception can be spotty.
Best Time to Visit Yun Ling #
Best visited in spring and autumn for clear weather and comfortable hiking conditions; winters can be cold at elevation.
Weather & Climate near Yun Ling #
Yun Ling's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (776 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.
