Yunnan, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]
Traveling to Yunnan, China? If you're planning to go to Yunnan, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:
When to go to Yunnan, China
Based on the climate and weather in Yunnan, the best time to go is April. See below for details.
What to wear/what to pack for Yunnan, China by month
January
January here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Waterproof footwear
- Light gloves or mittens
- Rain coat
- Jacket or coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Umbrella
February
If you go to Yunnan in February, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Rain coat
- Pants or jeans
- Waterproof footwear
- Long skirts
- Waterproof luggage
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- Umbrella
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
March
If you are traveling to Yunnan in March, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Rain coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Standard footwear
- Long skirts
- Waterproof footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Socks
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Umbrella
April
April for Yunnan is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- Waterproof luggage
- Socks
- Waterproof footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Rain coat
- Long skirts
- Umbrella
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
May
Traveling to Yunnan in May, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts or short pants
- Waterproof luggage
- Light footwear
- Sunscreen lotion
- Skirts
- Waterproof footwear
- Dresses
- Sandals
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Rain coat
- Umbrella
June
June in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Rain coat
- Shorts or short pants
- Dresses
- Waterproof footwear
- Waterproof luggage
- Light footwear
- Sandals
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Umbrella
July
Traveling to Yunnan in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain most days. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Rain coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Light footwear
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Sandals
- Shorts or short pants
- Waterproof footwear
- Umbrella
- Sunscreen lotion
August
August is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains most days.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light footwear
- Waterproof luggage
- Shorts or short pants
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Umbrella
- Rain coat
- Sandals
- Waterproof footwear
- Long and short sleeve shirts
September
September is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof luggage
- Umbrella
- Waterproof footwear
- Rain coat
- Sunscreen lotion
- Light footwear
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Shorts or short pants
- Skirts
- Sandals
October
If you go to Yunnan in October, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof luggage
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Waterproof footwear
- Long skirts
- Dresses
- Pants or jeans
- Umbrella
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Rain coat
- Socks
November
If you are traveling to Yunnan in November, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.
Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof luggage
- Umbrella
- Rain coat
- Waterproof footwear
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Dresses
- Standard footwear
- Long skirts
December
Traveling to Yunnan in December, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Waterproof luggage
- Light jacket or fleece
- Standard footwear
- Rain coat
- Dresses
- Socks
- Pants or jeans
- Waterproof footwear
- Umbrella
- Long skirts
Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Yunnan, China
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Yunnan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
- A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and I
- A SIM card that works in Yunnan
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
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