Lijiang weather in May (Yunnan, China)

What does the weather outlook for Lijiang look like in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Lijiang usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. May is typically considered a summer month. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Lijiang in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lijiang, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 59%  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in China in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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