Yun Ling Mountains
Yun Ling at a Glance#
Address: Yunling (Yun‑Ling) region, Yunnan Province, China
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.
Spring
March-May · 10-20°C at lower elevations
Flowering seasons and milder weather in foothills.
Autumn
September-November · 10-20°C
Clear skies, excellent visibility for mountain views; cooler nights.
Weather & Climate near Yun Ling#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 53
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberMayDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | -6° - 6° | -3° | 14 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.5h |
| February | Acceptable | -4° - 8° | -1° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.1h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 2° | 74 mm | overcast | 68% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 12° | 5° | 79 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 44 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 14° | 88 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 138 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 15° | 124 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 21 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.7h |
| December | Good | -5° - 7° | -1° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.3h |