Shangri-La Weather in October
Season: Autumn
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In October, Shangri-La has dramatically dropping temperature. In specific, the average maximum temperature is around 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum temperature drops from almost 10°C (50°F) at the beginning of the month to around 0°C (32°F) at the end of the month. In such temperature, Shangri-La weather is not so cold during the daytime but somehow cold at night, especially towards the end of the month. Besides, on rainy days, the temperature is lower than usual, so wear enough warm clothes.
This month marks the end of the rainy season, with rainfall dropping to around 50 mm from 11 rainy days on average. Snow may fall in some high-altitude scenic spots such as Shika Snow Mountain and Balagezong.
See more about Yunnan Weather in October.
Averages for Shangri-La Weather in October
High Temperature: 12°C (54°F)
Low Temperature: 1°C (34°F)
Precipitation: 56 mm in 11 days
Humidity: 71%
Sunrise: 07:11 ~ 07:29
Sunset: 18:34 ~ 19:04
Daylight Hours: 11.05 ~ 11.52 h
Sunshine Hours: 5 h
What to Bring to Visit Shangri-La in October
Clothes: (1) For sunny daytime: You can wear long johns, sweatpants, thermal shirts, plus thick hoodies. Alternatively, you can also wear long johns, jeans, wool sweaters or knitwear, plus thick jackets like leather jackets.
(2) For nights and rainy days: To keep warm, you are advised to dress in long johns, thick pants like sweatpants or jeans, thick long-sleeve T-shirts or shirts, plus 3-in-1 jackets. If you are afraid of coldness, you’d better change the long johns into thermal pants.
Shoes: For hiking trips that may cover places like Tiger Leaping Gorge or Potatso National Park, you are advised to bring a pair of walking shoes, hiking boots, or non-slip and waterproof sneakers. If you don’t plan to hike, comfortable casual shoes are also good choices. Given the climate of Shangri-La in October, you’d better bring thick and warm ones. Other Items: There may still be some sudden drizzles this month, so you are advised to carry an umbrella. Even in autumn, Shangri-La has a high UV index of 9, and you need to carry sunscreen and sunglasses. Moreover, you are advised to carry moisturizers because the air can be dry.
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Top Places to Visit in Shangri-La in October
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October to April is the best time to admire the Meili Snow Mountain, when the rainfall is not high, the sky is clear and cloudless, and the visibility is relatively high. During this period, you also have a great chance to see the snow-capped mountains colored golden by the sunshine. Its best viewing spot is Feilai Temple. In addition, Mingyong Glaciers, the low-latitude and low-altitude glaciers located on the foot of Kang Karpo Peak; and Yubeng Village, a scenic Tibetan village at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain, are both famous hiking areas in Shangri-La.
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| Meili Snow Mountain |
Coming to Shangri-La in October, you are recommended to enjoy the natural beauty of autumn in Potatso National Park. On clear days, you will see blue skies and lakes, mountains covered with evergreens or colorful leaves, and yellow meadows. On rainy and cloudy days, you will see unique and still beautiful scenery such as lakes and mountains in a layer of mist, leaves and grass with raindrops, etc. Besides, you can visit the Park in different ways, such as hiking, biking, and boating, which are all recommended.
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| Autumn Scenery of Potatso National Park |
3. Dukezong Ancient Town
Besides enjoying the natural scenery, experiencing Tibetan culture and customs is also one of the top things to do in Shangri-La, so a visit to Dokuzong Ancient Town is recommended. You can go to Guishan Park to overlook the whole town, visit the Tibetan Buddhist monastery, and pull the large prayer wheel together with people around for good luck. Moreover, you can admire houses with typical Tibetan style, stroll along the stores selling local handicrafts, try local food, and experience traditional Tibetan costumes.
From October 1 to 8, 2025, whether students or working people in China will have an 8-day holiday to celebrate National Day and Mid-Autumn Day. During this period, many people will choose to go traveling, so the traffic will be busy, and many travel destinations including Shangri-La will have a large number of tourists, and the hotels around major scenic spots will be expensive. Therefore, you are advised to avoid traveling to Shangri-La on these days. Otherwise, it is recommended that you book tickets and hotels in advance. Except for these days, Shangri-La will not have a large number of tourists and can give you a good traveling experience in October.
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| Dukezong Ancient Town |
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- Last updated on Dec. 23, 2024 by Demi Li -