Lijiang
City in China
Lijiang is a city in China with a population of about 1.3 million in 2020. Located 2,080 km from Beijing, it draws visitors to explore the Old Town of Lijiang, Black Dragon Pool, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
What to see
The city features the Old Town of Lijiang and the Black Dragon Pool, both holding UNESCO designation. Nature travelers can also visit the nearby Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
When to go
January and December are the coldest months with daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 0 °C or -1 °C, while December has just 4 mm of rain on about 1 day. July is the wettest month with 233 mm of rain on about 25 days and daily temperatures ranging from a high of 21 °C to a low of 14 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, located 23 km from the city.
Top sights in Lijiang
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 233 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 67 | 167 | 233 | 203 | 151 | 62 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lijiang (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.