Lijiang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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

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

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