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Season
2026–27
Updated 14 November 2026.
The year
When to go ↗| Month | Season | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight | Rain | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Winter | 14°C | −2°C | 10h 30m | Very low | Moderate |
| February | Winter | 15°C | −1°C | 11h 10m | Low | Peak |
| March | Spring | 18°C | 2°C | 12h 00m | Low | Moderate |
| April | Spring | 21°C | 5°C | 12h 50m | Low | Moderate |
| May | Spring | 23°C | 9°C | 13h 20m | Moderate | High |
| June | Summer | 24°C | 12°C | 13h 40m | High | Moderate |
| July | Summer | 23°C | 14°C | 13h 30m | High | High |
| August | Summer | 23°C | 13°C | 13h 00m | High | Peak |
| September | Autumn | 21°C | 11°C | 12h 20m | Moderate | Moderate |
| October | Autumn | 19°C | 7°C | 11h 40m | Low | Peak |
| November | Autumn | 16°C | 2°C | 10h 50m | Very low | Low |
| December | Winter | 13°C | −2°C | 10h 30m | Very low | Low |
Sights
07Where to stay
06Food
07Routes
08Briefings
08Jade Dragon
06Side trips
06Field notes
05Local life
05Culture
06Questions
All answers ↗How many days do you need in Lijiang?What is the best time to visit Lijiang?What is the rainy season like in Lijiang?Do you need to worry about altitude sickness in Lijiang?How do Jade Dragon Snow Mountain tickets work?Which Jade Dragon cableway should you take?When is the best time to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?Do you still pay the Lijiang old town maintenance fee?Where should you stay in Lijiang?Should you stay in Dayan or Shuhe?Do you need a guide in Lijiang?Should you visit Lijiang or Dali?Is Tiger Leaping Gorge worth it?Is Lugu Lake worth the long drive?Is Lijiang too touristy?What should you eat in Lijiang?Can you visit Baisha Old Town?Do you need cash in Lijiang, or can you use mobile payment?Is Lijiang safe for travellers?How do you get from Lijiang to Shangri-La?
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