September verdict

Lijiang, Yunnan, China in September

Weather score34Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.

Lijiang, Yunnan, China, China travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

143mm

Sun

4.5h

Weather score

34

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

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Temperature

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September20°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September143mm average rain

September is wetter than Lijiang's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September4.5 hours average sun

September is one of Lijiang's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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September34 weather score

September is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December

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

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