The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lijiang. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 2 out of 12 months in Lijiang. Compared to April: +2°C daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
13.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 41
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Lijiang is April (8.0/10), 0.2 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · China
🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 58%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Lijiang ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ChinaTemperate climate with a 8.0 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
26.87°N · 100.23°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lijiang?
April is the best month with 21.0°C highs, 7.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 18.0% rainy days. The months of April & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lijiang get in April?
Lijiang averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lijiang?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lijiang in April?
In April, overnight lows reach 7.0°C, while afternoon highs average 21.0°C.
Is Lijiang good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lijiang scores 7.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Lijiang?
July is the most difficult month to visit Lijiang, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Lijiang in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Lijiang (high), with about 13.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.