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Yunnan Weather in February

Season: Winter

In short: mild central and eastern part like Kunming; cold northwestern area like Shangri-la; warm southern region like Xishuangbanna; a few rainy days

Central and Eastern Yunnan including Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali:

In these places of Yunnan, the weather is cold in the morning and at night, and cool in other times, which can be judged by the large gap between the average high temperature of 20°C (68°F) and the average low temperature of 5°C (41°F). As for the precipitation, these places are in the dry season and do not have much rain, so you don’t need to worry that your trip will be disturbed by rain. The air may be a little dry and you are advised to take some moisturizing measures.

Sunrise of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

High-altitude Northwestern Yunnan including Shangri-La:

With a higher altitude, these places have much lower temperature than other places in Yunan. On most days, you may experience the low temperature of below 0°C (32°F). The precipitation and humidity are both low, and you may even encounter a few snowy days.

Southern Yunnan including Xishuangbanna and Honghe:

The climate of these places is quite favorable in February: their average high temperature can be above 20°C (68°F), and even the low temperature can reach 10°C (50°F). Therefore, you may feel warm most of the time. The cozy temperature together with only a few rainy days makes February a good time to travel to these places.

February Weather of Popular Yunnan Travel Destinations

Kunming February Weather Averages

Temp: 4-17°C / 39-63°F
Humidity: 63%
Rainfall: 16 mm in 5 days
Sunrise: 07:34 ~ 07:52
Sunset: 18:53 ~ 19:10
See details of Kunming Weather in February

Lijiang February Weather Averages

Temp: 2-15°C / 36-59°F
Humidity: 45%
Rainfall: 6 mm in 4 days
Sunrise: 07:45 ~ 08:05
Sunset: 19:00 ~ 19:19
See details of Lijiang Weather in February

Dali February Weather Averages

Temp: 4-17°C / 39-63°F
Humidity: 53%
Rainfall: 28 mm in 7 days
Sunrise: 07:44 ~ 08:03
Sunset: 19:03 ~ 19:21
See details of Dali Weather in February

Shangri-La February Weather Averages

Temp: -6-7°C / 21-45°F
Humidity: 61%
Rainfall: 20 mm in 8 days
Sunrise: 07:46 ~ 08:08
Sunset: 19:00 ~ 19:20

Honghe February Weather Averages

Temp: 12-23°C / 54-73°F
Humidity: 56%
Rainfall: 21 mm in 3 days
Sunrise: 07:33 ~ 07:51
Sunset: 18:57 ~ 19:13

Xishuangbanna February Weather Averages

Temp: 12-28°C / 54-82°F
Humidity: 56%
Rainfall: 12 mm in 2 days
Sunrise: 07:38 ~ 07:55
Sunset: 19:05 ~ 19:20

Packing List to Visit Yunnan in February

Clothes and shoes:

(1) Central and Eastern Yunnan: With large temperature differences, you are advised to wear several layers so that you can put on or take off clothes conveniently. Outfits recommended for females include: sweaters, thick leggings, and thick skirts as the inner layers, and woolen overcoat as the outer layer; or long-sleeve T-shirts, knitwear, and thick jeans as the inner layers, and thick leather jackets as the outer layers. For males, you can wear hoodies plus thick sweatpants as the first layer and 3-in-1 jackets as the second layer. Comfortable and warm sneakers and casual shoes are recommended to bring.

(2) High-altitude Northwestern Yunnan: You need to dress as thick as possible to withstand the coldness. For example, you can wear thermal shirts and pants, sweaters, thick pants, and downcoats. As for shoes, warm and non-slip snow boots are suitable.

(3) Southern Yunnan: Because the weather is warm in these places, you can wear dresses, or T-shirts plus thin pants when the sun is shining. Then, put on a thin jacket or shirt outside to help you over the cool mornings and nights. Sandals are fine for city exploration while thin sneakers are better for long-time walking.

Others: Yunnan weather is dry in February, so you are recommended to bring moisturizing products and water bottles. When going to cold high-altitude areas, you should also bring hats and scarves.

Where to Go & What to Do in Yunnan in February

Tourism Rate:

1. Kunming

February is one of the best months to go to Kunming to see seagulls. At this time, all the wetland parks along Dianchi Lake such as Haigeng Park and Green Lake Park will have a large number of seagulls gathering. If you are interested, it is recommended that you go in the morning, when the seagulls are more active. In addition, this month, you can see large scales of blooming tulips in Green Lake Park. The famous Stone Forest, where to enjoy the karst landforms and see various shapes of rocks, is also a must-see spot in Kunming.

Stone Forest

2. Shangri-La

February is also one of the best months to see the stunning views of the Meili Snow Mountain in Shangri-la: the sun gradually rises from the top of the mountain, coloring the white snowy peaks golden. On top of that, the rolling snow-capped mountains themselves are worth visiting. It is also recommended to go to Potatso National Park to enjoy the silence of winter, when the yellow grass and the deep blue lake form a free and expansive scene. On snowy days, you will see a magnificent white frozen world that seems to stretch forever.

Potatso National Park

3. Tengchong

In February, the weather is still a bit cool, making it a good time to enjoy a comfortable hot spring bath. Tengchong, which is one of China’s three major geothermal areas and rich in hot springs, is a perfect destination for you. Except for the hot spring, on a clear day, you can go around Heshun Ancient Town, which has a history of more than 600 years, to savor the local cuisine and feel local people’s slow lifestyle. In addition, February is the season of camellias, and the Laifeng Mountain National Forest Park, less than 6 kilometers away from Heshun Ancient Town, is a good place to admire camellias.

Tip:

1. February coincides with China’s winter vacation and Chinese New Year holiday, so Yunnan may have a high number of tourists. It is recommended that you order your airplane ticket and hotel in advance if you plan to travel to Yunnan in February 2025.

2. Yunnan climate is quite complex due to the altitude differences, so you are advised to check the weather forecast of your planned destinations in advance.