When is the best season to travel to Yunnan?

The best time to travel to Yunnan is from October to April of the following year.

The rainy season in Yunnan is generally concentrated from May to October every year, with the rainfall from June to August accounting for about 60% of the whole year. Therefore, when traveling to Yunnan, if you only consider the climate when arranging your travel time, you should of course avoid the rainy season. The southwest is windy in spring and rainy in summer, so the best time to travel is from October to April of the following year.

July and August are the rainy season and the peak tourist season, when the flow of people is the largest. Food and accommodation are also more than 20% higher than before, and may even exceed 100%.

Reasons for recommending going to Kunming, Yunnan

Kunming is the political and economic center of Yunnan and is also a beautiful scenic spot. Kunming is known as the "Spring City". It is like spring all year round, with neither winter nor cold nor the scorching heat of summer. The plateau monsoon brings warm and humid water vapor to it in all seasons. Kunming is full of vitality no matter what time of year it is.

Although the temperature difference in Kunming is similar throughout the year, the daily temperature difference is large. In Kunming, the daily temperature difference between winter and spring can reach 12-20℃. You should bring a coat and sweater when going to Kunming in this season. The best season to go to Kunming is from October to April. This period is when Yunnan has the most ethnic minority festivals and when the flowers are in full bloom. But also note that May to October is the rainy season in Yunnan, so don’t forget your windbreaker and rain gear.