Lijiang in December
7.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
3Rainy days (10 mm)
10:19 hDaylight
08:06Sunrise · 18:25 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Lijiang in December?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
The best months are April, March, November, February.