Anshun is located in China's Central Subtropical Zone, thus the climate is mild and the average temperature is between 14C (about 57F) – 16C (about 61F). The highest temperature in summer is 26C (about 79F) and the lowest temperature in winter is 4C (about 39F) making it a great place to visit throughout the year.

If you plan on visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall, it is best viewed in the summer months when it is at its most majestic and vigorous point (between July and August). The best time of year to see the Dragon Palace Scenic Spot is during spring (ideally in March). At this time hundreds of flowers blossom in Dragon Palace, including the golden rape flower, pink peach flower and white pear flower. Moreover, the annual Rape Flower Cultural Tourism Festival is held at Dragon Palace throughout March.

Many types of local folk performances of the Buyi Minority and Miao Minority are held daily - including the Tuanjie (comity) Dance and Bamboo Pole Dance, which the visitors can participate in, and the Di opera, which is praised as Living Fossil of Drama by foreign friends.