Shangri-La weather
At 8:45 AM local time it was fog and 5°C (41°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Jun. Shangri-La sits 3282 m (10,768 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shangri-La, Yunnan, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–JunOff season Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar
About Shangri-La weather
Is it raining in Shangri-La right now?
No. It’s fog and 5° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Shangri-La this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–18° and lows of -1–3°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Shangri-La lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shangri-La?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Shangri-La weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shangri-La?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shangri-La is May–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in January to 19°C (67°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Shangri-La?
July is the wettest month, with about 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Shangri-La?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -9°C (15°F).
Does Shangri-La have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months