Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Lijiang, Yunnan, China Average Monthly Weather
Weather score41Mixed annual avg
Best months: May, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 18°C, sunshine averages 6.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 965mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
965mm
Annual total
Sun
6.1h
Weather score
41
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lijiang, Yunnan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Lijiang's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October73mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Lijiang's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.3 hours average sun
October is below Lijiang's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October38 weather score
October scores below Lijiang's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
