Lijiang Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lijiang, Yunnan, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Lijiang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1535 mm (60 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 321 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 13 mm (0.5 in) over 3 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 134 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lijiang Temperature page.

Lijiang's average annual precipitation is 1535 mm (60 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Lijiang's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lijiang Climate page.