Average Monthly Sunshine in Lijiang

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lijiang receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lijiang. Expect long, bright days with 265 hours in December and darker periods with just 134 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2472 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Lijiang’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lijiang enjoys an average of 2472 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Lijiang’s wettest month, receives 255 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.