Dake Township i
Mountain town · Yunnan

Dake Township

Dake · Kunming Shi · China

Now
17°
Local time
08:41 AM
Population
11.2K
Elevation
1,690 m
Best time to go
Mar–Apr
Go score 89/100
Main airport
KMG
63 km
Time zone
UTC+8
Asia/Shanghai
At a glance

The best months to visit are March–April.

May is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (78°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around 3°C (37°F).

The wettest month is August, with rain on about 22 days.

April is the sunniest month, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.

in October, it is warmer than 41% of places in China.

Weather

16-day forecast

Dake Township weather forecast
17°
Partly cloudy
Feels like
18°
Humidity
87%
Wind
10 km/h SW
Gusts
26 km/h
Cloud cover
65%
Pressure
1016 hPa
UV index
7
Sunrise / Sunset
07:05 / 18:39

Next 48 hours

17° 08 22° 11 31% 25° 14 82% 25° 17 75% 21° 20 18° 23 16° 02 16° 05 16° 08 22° 11 22% 27° 14 33% 26° 17 24% 21° 20 18° 23 17° 02 16° 05
Today
Oct 16
Light drizzle
26°15°
86% 0.3 mm 18 SW
Tomorrow
Oct 17
Light drizzle
27°16°
33% 15 SW
Sun
Oct 18
Dense drizzle
27°16°
77% 2.3 mm 13 SW
Mon
Oct 19
Light drizzle
27°17°
90% 1.3 mm 15 SW
Tue
Oct 20
Light drizzle
28°17°
66% 1.0 mm 11 SW
Wed
Oct 21
Thunderstorm with hail
23°16°
71% 22 mm 9 S
Thu
Oct 22
Light drizzle
25°15°
31% 1.2 mm 16 SW
Fri
Oct 23
Fog
26°14°
27% 14 SW
Sat
Oct 24
Fog
27°13°
36% 13 SW
Sun
Oct 25
Fog
27°14°
37% 14 SW
Mon
Oct 26
Fog
27°14°
36% 10 S
Tue
Oct 27
Light drizzle
25°15°
37% 2.8 mm 12 S
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
25°13°
33% 17 S
Thu
Oct 29
Partly cloudy
25°12°
33% 16 SW
Fri
Oct 30
Overcast
25°12°
29% 14 SW
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
21°14°
30% 0.3 mm 15 S
European AQI40Fair
PM2.514.8
PM1014.8
NO₂18.4
O₃40
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Dake Township

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goMarch–April
0°8°15°23°30° 0100200 mm Jan · 13 mmFeb · 17 mmMar · 20 mmApr · 34 mmMay · 94 mmJun · 159 mmJul · 176 mmAug · 171 mmSep · 107 mmOct · 68 mmNov · 41 mmDec · 14 mm 15°18°22°25°25°25°24°24°23°21°18°15° 3°4°7°11°15°17°17°16°15°12°7°3° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high15°18°22°25°25°25°24°24°23°21°18°15°
Average low3°4°7°11°15°17°17°16°15°12°7°3°
Rainfall (mm)1317203494159176171107684114
Rain days3459141921221715104
Sunshine per day (h)5.96.577.16.54.54.654.44.355.5
Daylight (h)10.811.31212.713.313.713.51312.311.510.910.6
Humidity (%)686460626877808079787571
Wind (km/h)81010998655667
Go score577289847462636465636154

The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Dake Township
Practical

Dake Township: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.

Power plugs
ACI
Voltage
220 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Chinese Yuan

CNY · ¥

1 USD ≈ 6.691 CNY

Languages
Chinese
Calling code
+86
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 27, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantCN¥76.00≈ $11.00
  • CappuccinoCN¥19.00≈ $2.90
  • Beer (0.5 l)CN¥28.00≈ $4.20
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)CN¥8.80≈ $1.30
  • Taxi, 5 kmCN¥53.00≈ $8.00
  • Public transport ticketCN¥10.00≈ $1.50
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightCN¥660≈ $99.00

Estimated from China’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 48% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
18:39
Daylight today
11.5 h
Local time in Dake Township
Earthquake history

1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5 (2018).

Map

How to get to Dake Township

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Dake Township

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Dake Township
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Wildlife around here

The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dake Township?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Dake Township is March–April.

What is the weather like in Dake Township in October?

In October, Dake Township averages a high of 21°C (69°F) and a low of 12°C (53°F), with 68 mm of rain on about 15 days.

What is the rainiest month in Dake Township?

August, with rain on about 22 days.

What is the nearest airport to Dake Township?

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), about 63 km away.

What power plugs are used in China?

Plug types A, C, I, 220 V.

What currency is used in China?

Chinese Yuan (CNY).

What is the emergency number in China?

110.

Is China safe to visit?

US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.

What time zone is Dake Township in?

Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

What is the population of Dake Township?

About 11,248.