Town in Yunnan, China
Lijiang weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lijiang
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are clear and mild. Jun–Sep is wet but green; Dec–Feb is dry, sunny and cold at night. Chinese holidays are extremely crowded.
Lijiang weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°10 mm
- Feb14°13 mm
- Mar18°23 mm
- Apr21°39 mm
- May24°71 mm
- Jun25°137 mm
- Jul25°229 mm
- Aug24°215 mm
- Sep23°138 mm
- Oct19°65 mm
- Nov16°9 mm
- Dec13°4 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53°F | -2°C28°F | 10 mm | 65% | Cool |
| February | 14°C58°F | -1°C30°F | 13 mm | 65% | Cool |
| March | 18°C64°F | 2°C35°F | 23 mm | 63% | Cool |
| April | 21°C69°F | 6°C42°F | 39 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C75°F | 10°C49°F | 71 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C78°F | 13°C55°F | 137 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 229 mm | 77% | Rainy |
| August | 24°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 215 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| September | 23°C73°F | 12°C54°F | 138 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C67°F | 8°C46°F | 65 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C60°F | 2°C36°F | 9 mm | 71% | Cool |
| December | 13°C55°F | -1°C30°F | 4 mm | 68% | Cool |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lijiang?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are clear and mild. Jun–Sep is wet but green; Dec–Feb is dry, sunny and cold at night. Chinese holidays are extremely crowded.
When is the rainy season in Lijiang?
Rain peaks in July with about 229 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Lijiang?
June, with average highs of 25°C (78°F).
How cold does Lijiang get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (28°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.