Lijiang Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Lijiang, Yunnan, China is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in June. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lijiang compares to cities worldwide.

The weather in Lijiang changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) to -1°C (30°F).

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lijiang by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. June, the warmest month, gets 157 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Lijiang's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.

Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Lijiang, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 45%, considered moderate. In June, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 71% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Lijiang's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Lijiang climate page.