Lijiang, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Lijiang?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
7°C–21°C in April
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
September (84%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Naxi old townMar–May or Sep–Nov — canals, tile roofs, UNESCO Naxi culture.
Jade Dragon Snow MountainApr–Oct — glacier at 4,500 m, cable car, Zhang Yimou show.
Tiger Leaping GorgeMar–May or Sep–Nov — one of the world's deepest gorges, 2-day trek.
Naxi & Dongba cultureYear-round — pictographic script, Naxi music, butter tea.
Monthly climate data
Lijiang weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | -1°C | 14°C | 15% | 0.5 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 0°C | 15°C | 25% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 3°C | 18°C | 31% | 1.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 21°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 23°C | 46% | 4.4 | 12.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 75% | 10.3 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 14°C | 23°C | 83% | 11.6 | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 14°C | 23°C | 82% | 9.6 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 84% | 11.0 | 9.9h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 20°C | 63% | 5.8 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 3°C | 17°C | 17% | 1.5 | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 0°C | 15°C | 10% | 0.4 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 37% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 23°C, 80% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 55% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 15°C, 17% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 33% rainy days and 21°C.
September is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 21°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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