Climate Insights for Lijiang

The climate in Lijiang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1503mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 331mm of rainfall. Lijiang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Lijiang vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Lijiang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1503mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 331mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 11mm. That's 320mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Lijiang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Lijiang, which began on June 21, 2026. Lijiang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lijiang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.