Month summary
Lijiang weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
37°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lijiang in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.2/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lijiang in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in November
Autumn in Lijiang is often underrated: 17°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (17% 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 November, Lijiang averages 63°F, 17% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
November vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lijiang in November
Is November a good time to visit Lijiang?
November is an acceptable time for Lijiang (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Lijiang in November?
With 63°F max and 10.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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