May verdict

Lijiang, Yunnan, China in May

Weather score49Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Lijiang, Yunnan, China, China travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

59mm

Sun

6.4h

Weather score

49

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Compare Lijiang, Yunnan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May21°C average high

May is one of Lijiang's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May59mm average rain

May 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.

May6.4 hours average sun

May sits close to Lijiang's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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May49 weather score

May is one of Lijiang's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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