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Lijiang in August: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Lijiang in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 22 °C. With about 24 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
59/100 · #11
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#11
Sun
#7
Published best categories: none
Lijiang · AugustPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 22 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 24 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 23 | 12 | 25 | 218 | 5.5 | 77 | 0.7 | 60 |
| August (selected) | 22 | 12 | 24 | 211 | 5.4 | 78 | 0.6 | 59 |
| September | 21 | 10 | 20 | 130 | 5.0 | 79 | 0.7 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (59/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | +1 | +0.5 °C | +0.1 °C | +1 | +7.1 mm | +0.1 h | -0.8 % | ±0 m/s |
| September | -1 | -1.6 °C | -1.7 °C | -4.3 | -81.1 mm | -0.4 h | +1.3 % | ±0 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lijiang in August?
The average daily high is around 22 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Lijiang in August?
The curated estimate is about 24 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 211 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Lijiang?
By the climate score, March, April, May and November are the strongest months for Lijiang. August is not among them.