Lijiang · WinterMonth summary
Lijiang weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lijiang in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.1/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lijiang in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Lijiang sees 14°F during the day with 10.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 January, Lijiang averages 57°F, 15% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lijiang in January
Is January a good time to visit Lijiang?
January is an acceptable time for Lijiang (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.7/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Lijiang in January?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 30°F at night. 10.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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