Lijiang in May
7.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
13Rainy days (115 mm)
13:19 hDaylight
06:36Sunrise · 19:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 May?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
The best months are April, March, November, February.