AI-generatedLijiang at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,410 h
- Rain a year
- 1,476 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 2,397 m
Climate in Lijiang
Lijiang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year, Lijiang is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lijiang
The best time to visit Lijiang is from February to April and from November to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from November to December. Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 305 mm.
Lijiang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lijiang in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Lijiang in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 23–25 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Lijiang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–22 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Lijiang in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 14–16 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – April, November – December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:1818:52
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:03–07:49 · evening 18:21–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:03 · evening 19:06–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Lijiang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Lijiang in October?
In October, Lijiang is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lijiang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min07:18 – 18:52
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %9 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lijiang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Lijiang: score 94 against 63. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. March has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 134 mm | 23 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lijiang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January14° · 8.3 h
In January, Lijiang is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in January86February16° · 8.3 h
In February, Lijiang is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in February94March18° · 7.9 h
In March, Lijiang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in March91April21° · 7.8 h
In April, Lijiang is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in April76May23° · 6.9 h
In May, Lijiang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in May58June25° · 5.3 h
In June, Lijiang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 254 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in June53July24° · 3.9 h
In July, Lijiang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 305 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in July54August23° · 4.3 h
In August, Lijiang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 256 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in August54September22° · 4.2 h
In September, Lijiang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 252 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in September63October21° · 6.2 h
In October, Lijiang is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in October90November18° · 7.9 h
In November, Lijiang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in November83December15° · 8.4 h
In December, Lijiang is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lijiang.
Lijiang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lijiang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 77 | 14° | 1° | 8.3 h | 5 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 16° | 3° | 8.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 18° | 6° | 7.9 h | 5 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 21° | 9° | 7.8 h | 6 | 38 |
| MayMay | 76 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 12 | 110 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 25° | 15° | 5.3 h | 22 | 254 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 24° | 15° | 3.9 h | 27 | 305 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 23° | 14° | 4.3 h | 25 | 256 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 22° | 13° | 4.2 h | 24 | 252 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 21° | 9° | 6.2 h | 17 | 134 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 18° | 4° | 7.9 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 15° | 1° | 8.4 h | 4 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.87° N, 100.22° E · 2,397 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Lijiang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Lijiang, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Lijiang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lijiang has about 17 rainy days with 134 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Lijiang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Lijiang
How breezy and how cloudy Lijiang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lijiang typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Lijiang: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Lijiang
Weather for your travel dates
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Lijiang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lijiang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Lijiang vs Shangri-La City
In October Lijiang has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 46). During the day Shangri-La City is 7 °C cooler than Lijiang. Shangri-La City gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Lijiang | Shangri-La City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Lijiang ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Guilin27°80
- 4Yangshuo27°78
- 5Shaoshan24°77
- 6Changsha24°76
- 7Xiangyang24°76
- 8Xianyang21°74
- 19LijiangThis page21°63
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Frequently asked questions about Lijiang
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
The best time to visit Lijiang is from February to April and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lijiang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Lijiang?
Rain is frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 305 mm. The driest month is December with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lijiang get?
Lijiang gets around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Lijiang in?
Lijiang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lijiang?
A nonstop flight from London to Lijiang takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lijiang?
Lijiang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 72, summer holidays 54, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 80.