Lijiang weather
At 7:00 AM local time it was clear and 10°C (50°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Lijiang sits 2400 m (7,874 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lijiang, Yunnan, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Oct–NovOff season Jul–Aug
About Lijiang weather
Is it raining in Lijiang right now?
No. It’s clear and 10° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lijiang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–25° and lows of 7–10°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Lijiang lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lijiang?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Lijiang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lijiang is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Lijiang?
July is the wettest month, with about 229 mm (9.0 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Lijiang?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Lijiang have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months