When to go to Lijiang?
Lijiang's old town is a puzzle of cobbled lanes, wooden eaves and channels of running water crossed by small bridges, with Naxi music played in the courtyards at night. Black Dragon Pool reflects Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 5,596 m, on a clear morning, and the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail runs high above the river a few hours north.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Lijiang, aim for January to May, November to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Lijiang
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 13 | 6 | 75 |
| February | 10.1 | 37 | 7 | 72 |
| March | 10.6 | 20 | 12 | 76 |
| April | 11.2 | 42 | 14 | 76 |
| May | 10.9 | 131 | 16 | 68 |
| June | 9.7 | 346 | 18 | 44 |
| July | 9.3 | 414 | 18 | 39 |
| August | 10.0 | 284 | 18 | 51 |
| September | 9.6 | 301 | 16 | 47 |
| October | 8.9 | 234 | 13 | 51 |
| November | 9.5 | 61 | 9 | 70 |
| December | 9.6 | 13 | 7 | 74 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Lijiang, the sunniest month is April, and the driest is December (about 13 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 1,896 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Lijiang?
- Old town (UNESCO)
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,596 m)
- Black Dragon Pool
- Tiger Leaping Gorge (day trip)
Practical info
- Country: China
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