Lijiang weather in August (Yunnan, China)

Looking to travel to Lijiang in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Lijiang generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Lijiang in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 284 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lijiang. April typically offers the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lijiang climate page with graphs.

 

Lijiang, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 284 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lijiang in August?

For visitors traveling to Lijiang, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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