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Lijiang Weather

Owing to subtropical highland climate (Koppen Cwb), Lijiang is normally mild, with abundant rainfall and plenty of sunshine. It has an average annual temperature between 13°C (55°F) and 20°C (68°F), without too much change from spring to winter. In summer, the temperature just falls between 10 - 26°C (50 - 79°F) low because of the continuous rain.

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Four Seasons in Lijiang
Spring - Spring  lasts  from  March  to  early  June  and  begins  relatively  dry  and  sunny,  but  conditions  progressively  get  moister  and  more  overcast.
Summer - Summers  are  warm  and  damp,  with  June  and  July  means  of  19  °C  (66.2  °F).
Fall - A  little  bit  cold  on  morning  and  night,  but  still  hot  on  the  noon  it  lasts  from  late  September  to  early  December,  progressively  drying  out.
Winter - it  is  mild,  dry,  and  the  sunniest  time  of  the  year,  with  a  highs  of  13.7  to  14.8  °C  (56.7  to  58.6  °F).
Best Time to Visit

Lijiang  allows  visitors  to  get  there  at  any  time.  However,  summer  and  autumn  are  the  most  favorable  seasons,  considering  the  fairly  wide  variation  in  day-and-night  temperature  in  spring  and  winter.  The  wet  season  spans  May  to  October,  with  plenty  of  rainfall.  From  November  to  April  belongs  to  the  dry  season.  Additionally,  because  of  its  high  average  elevation,  Lijiang  has  abundant  sunshine  all  year  round,  favored  with  fresh  air  and  charming  natural  scenery.  Of  course,  don't  forget  to  protect  yourself  from  the  strong  radiation  from  the  sun.