Shangri-La Weather in September

Shangri-La Weather and Climate in September

When you travel to Shangri-La in September. The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Shangri-La in September is 6.1°C (43°F). The average maximum temperature in Shangri-La in September is 18.3°C (65°F). The rainy season in September is not over yet, but the precipitation is decreasing. The temperature difference between day and night is large.

Historical Shangri-La Average Daily Temperatures in September

September    Average High  Average Low 
1 18.3°C /65°F 8.9°C /48°F
2 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
3 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
4 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
5 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
6 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
7 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
8 18.3°C /65°F 8.3°C /47°F
9 18.3°C /65°F 7.8°C /46°F
10 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
11 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
12 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
13 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
14 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
15 17.8°C /64°F 7.8°C /46°F
16 17.8°C /64°F 7.2°C /45°F
17 17.2°C /63°F 7.2°C /45°F
18 17.2°C /63°F 7.2°C /45°F
19 17.2°C /63°F 7.2°C /45°F
20 17.2°C /63°F 7.2°C /45°F
21 17.2°C /63°F 7.2°C /45°F
22 17.2°C /63°F 6.7°C /44°F
23 16.7°C /62°F 6.7°C /44°F
24 16.7°C /62°F 6.7°C /44°F
25 16.7°C /62°F 6.7°C /44°F
26 16.7°C /62°F 6.1°C /43°F
27 16.7°C /62°F 6.1°C /43°F
28 16.7°C /62°F 6.1°C /43°F
29 16.1°C /61°F 6.1°C /43°F
30 16.1°C /61°F 6.1°C /43°F

What to Wear for a September Shangri-La Travel

The temperature difference between day and night is large, so taking a thickness coat is better, rainy days and morning and night are cold, take comfortable sports shoes, rain gear, sunscreen! During the day, You can wear ordinary spring and autumn clothes. 

Useful Travel Tips for you to travel Shangri-La in September

  • The most important thing is taking some skin care products,so that the skin will not be dry.
  • Ultraviolet radiation is strong here, so visitors must prepare some sunscreen products to prevent skin from being burned by ultraviolet radiation, and wind and sand is relatively large, masks are essential items.
  • After arriving, you may have altitude stress: shortness of breath, chest tightness and dreaminess. At this moment, you must not do strenuous exercise or drink alcohol but should have a good rest and keep warm.
  • A pair of sunglasses is essential to travel here to prevent your eyes.
  • There are many nationalities here. When traveling here, we should first learn about the customs and taboos of different nationalities in order to prevent some unintentional actions from offending them.

Places to Visit in September Shangri-La

  • Pudacuo National Park
    Being one of the most bio-diverse regions in China’s Yunnan Province, Pudacuo National Park is the first national park in Chinese mainland which was announced on June 25, 2007. Pudacuo National Park is suitable for traveling all the year around. Different season has different scenery. In Autumn it has a colorful scene.
  • Xiaozhongdian Pasture and Flower Sea:
    June to October is a nice season to see wild flower in Xiaozhongdian, Shangrila. You can also see Tibetan village, Yaks and other animals. if you are traveling by road in this season, you will not miss it.
  • Dukezhong Ancient Town
    Just like the meaning of its name in Tibetan, the “Castle built on Stone”, Dukezong Ancient Town is built on the mountain foot. As one of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan residence groups in China, the 1300-year-old Dukezong Ancient Town, not only plays an important role in the Old Tea – Horse Road, but also serves as a corridor connecting Chinese and Tibetan language, people, religion and cultures.
  • Napahai Lake:
    With a total area of 31.25 square kilometers and an elevation of 3266 meters, the state-designated wetlands area Napahai Nature Reserve is located in Shangri-la city, Yunnan province. Established in 1984, it is a wetland ecosystemprotection zone to plateau seasonal lakes and marsh meadows. The natural reserve is flat, surrounded by mountains. 
  • Xiaozhongdian Pasture and Flower Sea:
    Guests can enjoy the colors of the different blossom seasons in all four seasons and watch the locals labouring in the farmland. Meanwhile, it’s a good place to have a photo shoot and take wedding photos. When it turns to Autumn in September and October, there are fiery-red stellera chamaejasme flowers all around. 

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