Lijiang · SpringMonth summary
Lijiang weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lijiang in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.6/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lijiang in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Lijiang. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (7.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Lijiang averages 23°C, 46% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lijiang in May
Is May a good time to visit Lijiang?
May is an excellent time to visit Lijiang (score 7.6/10). With 23°C, 12.5h of sunshine and 46% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lijiang in May?
With 23°C max and 12.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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