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Lijiang, Yunnan Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Lijiang, Yunnan?
Lijiang, Yunnan gets 975 mm of precipitation a year over about 124 rainy days. June is the warmest month (average high 24°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Subtropical highland climate
Lijiang, Yunnan has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 14°C in January to 24°C in June. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 15° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 20° |
How much rain does Lijiang get?
Lijiang gets 975 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 124 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 69% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 255 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 23.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 88 days, to January 20, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Lijiang got 494 mm of rain, against a normal of 975 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 265 mm.
Lijiang weather by month
Lijiang weather in January
In January, Lijiang averages a high of 14°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -7°C (1976).
Lijiang weather in February
In February, Lijiang averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 24°C (2013) and the record low is -6°C (1976).
Lijiang weather in March
In March, Lijiang averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2022) and the record low is -4°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in April
In April, Lijiang averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1999) and the record low is -1°C (1978). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in May
In May, Lijiang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2023) and the record low is 3°C (2007). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in June
In June, Lijiang averages a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 149 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 32°C (2023) and the record low is 6°C (1984). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in July
In July, Lijiang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 255 mm of precipitation over about 23 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 32°C (1983) and the record low is 7°C (1976).
Lijiang weather in August
In August, Lijiang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 230 mm of precipitation over about 22 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 30°C (2021) and the record low is 7°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in September
In September, Lijiang averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 157 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 29°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (2007). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in October
In October, Lijiang averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 26°C (1974) and the record low is 1°C (1971). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in November
In November, Lijiang averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 23°C (2020) and the record low is -4°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lijiang weather in December
In December, Lijiang averages a high of 15°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 23°C (1998) and the record low is -11°C (1983).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Lijiang
December is the sunniest month in Lijiang, with estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 45% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Lijiang is cloudier than 51% of China.
Humidity peaks in September at 84% and is lowest in March at 44%.
First and last freeze in Lijiang
The first fall freeze in Lijiang typically comes around November 23, and the last spring freeze around March 2. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 266 days.
Lijiang weather records
These records cover LIJING during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Lijiang station is 32°C, on June 18, 1977. The coldest is -11°C, on December 30, 1983.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 116 mm of precipitation, on June 21, 2021.
43 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Lijiang
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 1°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 9°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 15°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 14° | 5.1 mm | 2 | 54% | 71% | 23° | -7° |
| February | 3° | 16° | 5.8 mm | 3 | 48% | 71% | 24° | -6° |
| March | 6° | 18° | 13 mm | 5 | 44% | 70% | 28° | -4° |
| April | 9° | 21° | 20 mm | 6 | 47% | 58% | 29° | -1° |
| May | 12° | 23° | 69 mm | 12 | 56% | 44% | 32° | 3° |
| June | 15° | 24° | 149 mm | 18 | 72% | 15% | 32° | 6° |
| July | 15° | 23° | 255 mm | 23 | 80% | 10% | 32° | 7° |
| August | 14° | 23° | 230 mm | 22 | 82% | 14% | 30° | 7° |
| September | 13° | 22° | 157 mm | 19 | 84% | 14% | 29° | 3° |
| October | 9° | 21° | 57 mm | 10 | 80% | 30% | 26° | 1° |
| November | 4° | 17° | 13 mm | 3 | 63% | 70% | 23° | -4° |
| December | 1° | 15° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 60% | 77% | 23° | -11° |
Station: LIJING, 25 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Lijiang climate questions
How much rain does Lijiang get?
Lijiang gets 975 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 124 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Lijiang?
July is the wettest month in Lijiang, with 255 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Lijiang have a year?
Lijiang has about 124 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 23.
What is the hottest month in Lijiang?
June is the warmest month in Lijiang, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Lijiang?
January is the coldest month in Lijiang, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Lijiang?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Lijiang station is 32°C, set on June 18, 1977. The record low is -11°C, on December 30, 1983.
What is the sunniest month in Lijiang?
December is the sunniest month in Lijiang, with estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Lijiang?
The first fall freeze in Lijiang typically comes around November 23. The last spring freeze is around March 2.
What is the best time to visit Lijiang?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.