Dali weather in December

Dali, China
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December in Dali: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Dali · #236 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Dali climate normals — December

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 44°F
Rainfall17 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight10.6 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall0.8 cm / 0.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Dali in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Dali?
December in Dali: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Dali on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Dali in December?
In December, Dali averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 6.5°C, with about 16.9 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dali in December?
Dali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.

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