Lijiang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lijiang experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in June to a moderate 13°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lijiang experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1535 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Lijiang in China
During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Lijiang occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
June has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 321 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.
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