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

Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
4.5h
Weather score
34
Poor
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.
Map
Compare Lijiang, Yunnan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.