Best Time to Visit Lijiang: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lijiang: April, March, November, February.
- Best months for Lijiang: April, March, November, February.
- Peak season is June, July, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: February, March, April, May, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is September (score 5.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | -2°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 15°C | 0°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 17°C | 3°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 20°C | 7°C | 45 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 23°C | 15°C | 251 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 22°C | 15°C | 316 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 22°C | 14°C | 276 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 20°C | 13°C | 248 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 16°C | 3°C | 28 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 13°C | -1°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
The best months are April, March, November, February.
When is the rainy season in Lijiang?
The wettest months are August, July, September.