Lijiang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Lijiang has a temperate china climate. Winter is mostly dry and in this period you will experience most sun. Spring (April-June) is a great period to visit Lijiang with many hours of sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Spring is a transition period to a more humid summer. Summer temperatures are not that high, but because of the humidity it does feel hot. From September, the weather is getting drier and cooler.
Monthly Temperature in Lijiang
The climate in Lijiang experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in June to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in June to -1°C (30°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Lijiang
Lijiang experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1535 mm (60 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Lijiang bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 321 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm (0.5 in) over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lijiang Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Lijiang
In Lijiang, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Lijiang by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lijiang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Lijiang 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Lijiang
The best time to visit Lijiang is during April, May and October, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 19°C (67°F) and 23°C (73°F). With rainfall of 54 mm (2.1 in) to 120 mm (4.7 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during June, July, August and September, the wettest period of the year. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
