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Dali Weather in February

Dali in February

The short of it: Dali in February averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 5° · rain 27 mm · daylight 11 h 16 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

February in Dali brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 5°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 18°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 16 min in mid-February, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and November.

Against its neighbours, Dali runs about middling and drier than most in February. Fengyi, 10 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Dali, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 16 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FengyiYunnan10 km E18°5°26 mm
Dali Old TownYunnan13 km NNW17°3°30 mm
Haidong ZhenYunnan15 km NNE18°4°28 mm
YongjianYunnan18 km S20°5°25 mm
Yinqiao ZhenYunnan21 km NNW16°4°30 mm
Wanqiao ZhenYunnan24 km NNW16°4°30 mm
MiaojieYunnan31 km SSE20°5°22 mm
XiangchengYunnan38 km ESE19°5°22 mm

The Almanac · Dali Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 18°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Dali by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°3°18 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
February18°5°27 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
March21°8°43 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°11°53 mm8 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May25°14°59 mm7 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
June26°17°94 mm7 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
July25°17°140 mm5 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
August25°16°149 mm5 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
September24°15°97 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October22°12°81 mm5 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
November19°7°19 mm5 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°3°10 mm5 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dali in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dali in February?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 18°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Dali?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Dali in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 33 min in December to 13 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Dali in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dali in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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