The best time to travel around Yunnan 云南各地最佳旅游时间

西双版纳

西双版纳地区属于热带雨林气候，夏无酷暑，冬无严寒，四季温暖宜人。最佳的旅游时间在10月至次年6月。西双版纳的气候只有干湿之分，每年11月至次年4月为干季，雨季在每年5-10月间。年平均气温21℃，这里从来不下雪，即使在1月份，白天气温也很高，一件毛衣足可过冬。
Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna is of tropical rain-forest climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter with a warm and pleasant climate. The best traveling time is October to next June.There are wet and dry seasons: dry seasons last from November to next April, wet seasons last from May to next October. The annual average temperature is 21 degree centigrade. There is no snow here, even in January, the day temperature is high, one piece of sweater can keep warm.
 
保山
保山地处低纬高原，由于地形地貌复杂，形成了一山分四季，十里不同天的立体气候，共有北热带、南亚热带、中亚热带、北亚热带、南温带、中温带和高原气候7种气候类型。 保山气候的特点是年温差小，日温差大，年均气温为14-17℃；降水充沛、干湿季分明。总体来说气候宜人。
Baoshan
Baoshan locates in low latitude plateau, due to the complex landform there, there are seven types of climates, to be specific, north tropic, south subtropic, mid-subtropic, north subtropic, south temperate climate, mid-temperate climate and the plateau climate. Even in one mountain, there are four seasons, on ten miles long road, there are different weather. The year temperature difference is small there, while the day temperature difference is large. The average temperature is between 14 and 17 degree centigrade, with abundant rainfall and clear division between dry and wet seasons. In general, the climate is pleasant in Baoshan.
 
楚雄
楚雄州属于亚热带季风气候，春暖旱重、夏无酷暑、秋季凉爽、冬无严寒，年温差小、日温差大、干湿分明， 每年5-10月为雨季，年平均气温15-21℃。
Chuxiong
Chuxiong belongs to subtropical monsoon zone. It is warm in spring with drought, not too hot in summer, cool in autumn and not too cold in winter. The year temperature difference is small, with large day temperature difference, and clear division of wet and dry seasons. The rain seasons last from May to October, the annual average temperature is from 15 to 21 degree centigrade.
 
大理

大理属低纬度高原型季风气候，季节变化不明显，年温差小，年平均气温为15摄氏度，没有明显的严冬酷暑，寒暑适中，四季如春。白族的很多节日和盛会多集中在每年的3至4月间，此时来游，会感受到浓郁的民族风情。有歌唱到：大理三月好风光，所以在春季，是再适合不过了。
Dali
Dali belongs to low latitude plateau monsoon climate, the season difference is not obvious, the year temperature difference is small, and the annual average temperature is 15 degree centigrade. There are no cold winter or hot summer, it is pleasant as spring all the year round. During March to April, the “Bai” nationality would hold various festivals and gatherings. So it is recommended in a song that the best time to travel around Dali is March, it is beautiful like a painting. While at the same time, one can feel rich ethnic customs.
 
德宏
由于受印度洋季风影响，德宏州属于典型的亚热带雨林气候，年平均气温14.8℃-20℃，最高38℃，最低2℃，即使是冬季，白天气温也可达25℃。日照长，温差小，四季温暖，雨量充足。全年都可领略迷人景致，品尝热带鲜果。这里冬天很温暖，而且是旱季，所以很适合旅行。
Dehong
Dehong belongs to typical subtropical rain forest climate due to Indian Ocean monsoon. The annual average temperature is from 14.8 to 20 degree centigrade, the highest is 38 degree centigrade, the lowest is 2 degree centigrade. Even in winter, the day temperature can reach 25 degree centigrade. The sunshine time is long, the temperature difference is small. It is warm all the year round with abundant rainfall. In all seasons, one can taste tropical fruits while viewing picture-like scenery. The winter is warm here, and it is dry. So it is recommended to travel in Dehong during the winter.
 
红河
红河州的大部分地区属于亚热带高原季风气候，年平均气温在15℃-22.6℃。气温依次由元阳、建水、蒙自、河口逐渐升高，去旅游至少要带上两季的衣服，还应该带一件轻便的雨披，既可以在下雨的时候档挡雨，也可以在走累了的时候铺在地下歇歇脚。最好的旅游时间一般在3-4月，9－11月。
Honghe
 Most areas in Honghe belong to subtropical plateau monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is between 15 and 22.6 degree centigrade. The temperature goes higher and higher from Yuanyang, Jianshui, Mengzi to Hekou. While traveling there, it is recommended to take clothes that can be wore in two seasons, as well as a light raincoat which can be used in rain days and used like a “chair” while you get tired. The best traveling time is from March to April, September to November.
 
昆明
Kunming
昆明既没有寒冷的冬天也没有炎热的夏天，有春城的美称，属于温带高原型湿润季风气候。昆明一天的温差很大，在冬、春两季，日温差可达12-20℃，去时别忘了带件毛衣或外套。雨季集中在5-10月，只要一下雨，气温就会降下来，最好带件风衣。昆明全年适合旅游，最好的旅游时间在3-10月，这是云南少数民族节日最多的时候，也是水果、鲜花最多的季节，旅游的收获当然不会小。
It is neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer in Kunming, so it is called “spring city”. Kunming belongs to temperate plateau wet monsoon climate. The temperature difference in a day is large. In winter and spring, it can range from 12 to 20 degree centigrade. The rain seasons last from May to October, once it rains, the temperature decreases, so you had better take a coat. It is recommended that the best traveling time is from March to October during which nationalities hold various festivals, at the same time travelers can see lots of fruits and flowers.
 
丽江

丽江属高原型西南季风气候，气温偏低，昼夜温差也很大。来丽江旅游，最好的季节是春夏秋冬季。随身携带品：短袖T恤、毛衣、外套、防晒品、雨具。在丽江，天天都是好时光。泸沽湖位于群山之间，又有湖面调剂气温，气候冬暖夏凉，月平均温度都不到20℃，但是，前往泸沽湖旅游，最好的季节还是春夏季。
Lijiang
Lijiang belongs to plateau south west monsoon climate, it is a little cold with large day and night temperature difference. Things to take while traveling there: T shirt, sweater, coats, anti-sun products, raincoat. Lijiang enjoys a pleasant weather almost everyday. Lugu Lake locates among mountains, and the water can condition temperature, so it is warm in winter and cool in summer, the average monthly temperature is below 20 degree centigrade. The best traveling time to Lugu Lake is spring and summer.
 
怒江
最佳旅游季节是9月份，那时雨季刚过，雨水较少。
Nujiang
The best traveling time is September, while the rain seasons is gone, it rains little.
 
曲靖
曲靖属于亚热带高原型季风气候，由于地势高低和微地形影响，气候类型多样，曲靖北部会泽、宣威、富源等县为暖温带气候，其他各地属于亚热带气候。最热的7月份平均气温19℃，最冷的1月份平均气温14℃。
Qujing
Qujing belongs to subtropical plateau monsoon climate, the climate types are various due to different landform and micro landform. The Huize, Xuanwei, Fuyuan counties in north belong to warm temperature zone, and other areas belong to subtropical climate. In July, the hottest month, the average temperature can reach 19 degree centigrade, while in January, the coldest month, the average temperature can reach 14 degree centigrade.
 
文山
文山州绝大部分地区是亚热带高原季风气候，南部及东部边缘低河谷属于热带气候，年平均气温在15.5℃-19.3℃。最好的旅游时间一般在5-9月，五月时荷花盛开。不过一定要带上雨具，还要带一两件外套在早晚的时候可以披披，以防天气变化。
Wenshan
Most areas in Wenshan belong to subtropical plateau monsoon climate, the low river valley in south and east edge belong to tropical climate. The annual average temperature ranges from 15.5 to 19.3 degree centigrade. The best traveling time is from May to September. The lotus blossom in May. It is strongly recommended to take a raincoat and coats in case of weather changes.
 
香格里拉

春夏是前往这里的旅游最好的季节，气温适中，草甸上繁花似锦，景致迷人。迪庆高原的秋天是最精彩的瞬间，迪庆地区在中秋节过后10天左右的20多天时间里，高原上满目秋色。此时探访属都湖，小中甸，白茫雪地等地，景色都好极了。
Shangri-La
The best traveling time is spring and summer, with modest temperature. The grassland is charming with colorful flowers. The autumn in Diqing plateau is awesome. about ten days after the Middle Autumn Festival, the plateau is full of autumn scenary, it can last about 20 days. It is worthy paying a visit to Shudu Lake, Xiaozhongdian and snow land.
 
玉溪
玉溪大部分是亚热带内陆高原型气候，南部的元江河谷属于热带和南亚热带季风气候，四季如春，干湿分明，年平均气温15.5℃－23.7℃。这里早晚温差较大，春秋两季应备一件外套，冬天还应准备一件冬装。最好的旅游时间在夏秋两季。
Yuxi
Yuxi belongs to subtropical inland plateau climate. The Yuanhe valley in south belongs to tropical and south subtropical monsoon climate. It is like spring all the year round with clear division of dry and wet seasons. The annual average temperature is between 15.5 and 23.7 degree centigrade. The day and night temperature difference is large, while in spring and autumn, you had better take a coat with you, and in winter, a winter suit is necessary. The best traveling time is summer and autumn.