Monthly climate guide
Lijiang weather in January
January in Lijiang is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and night-time lows near -3°C (26°F). The month usually brings about 9 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 23%.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 88% less rain than Lijiang's average.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
January is typically Lijiang's coolest month.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
9 mm
very dry
Humidity
68%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Lijiang weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | -3°C / 26°F | 9 mm | 68% | 23% |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | -2°C / 28°F | 13 mm | 67% | 30% |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 0°C / 33°F | 23 mm | 65% | 44% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 4°C / 39°F | 42 mm | 65% | 59% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 8°C / 46°F | 55 mm | 64% | 65% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 52°F | 124 mm | 72% | 85% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 244 mm | 78% | 94% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 215 mm | 78% | 87% |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 10°C / 51°F | 142 mm | 80% | 84% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm | 76% | 57% |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 1°C / 33°F | 8 mm | 71% | 24% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | -2°C / 28°F | 5 mm | 70% | 23% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Lijiang?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lijiang →Other China cities in January
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Lijiang in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Lijiang?
January is cool in Lijiang, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lijiang in January?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lijiang in January?
Lijiang typically gets around 9 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lijiang (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.