When to go · Lijiang

Lijiang in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LijiangHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 15 days
Sichuan and Yunnan, China · Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Dali, Lijiangfine
Chengdu is grey and humid, Chongqing is among the hottest cities in July–August; Yunnan's plateau is mild all year with a dry season Nov–Apr.

China overall: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lijiang, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

March: Inside Lijiang's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Lijiang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.