Lijiang, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Lijiang?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
45°F–70°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 30°F | 57°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 32°F | 59°F | 25% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 37°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 45°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 73°F | 46% | 0.2in | 12.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 75% | 0.4in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 57°F | 73°F | 83% | 0.5in | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 57°F | 73°F | 82% | 0.4in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 84% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 50°F | 68°F | 63% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 37°F | 63°F | 17% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 32°F | 59°F | 10% | 0.0in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 23°F, 80% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°F, 55% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 15°F, 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°F.
September is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 21°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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