When you travel to Lijiang, the weather there is nice and warm. The average temperature is about 23°C (73°F) in the day and 11°C (52°F) at night. Walking under the sun, you may even feel hot, but the temperature is much lower at night and indoors. It is still the dry season of the city, but sometimes it rains in May. The weather in May can change suddenly from sunny to rainy, so travelers should check the weather forecast before going outdoors, and bring an umbrella if they need to stay out for a long time.
Historical Lijiang Average Daily Temperatures in May
| May |
Average High |
Average Low |
| 1 |
21.9°C / 71.4°F |
9.7°C / 49.5°F |
| 2 |
21.9°C / 71.4°F |
9.8°C / 49.6°F |
| 3 |
22°C / 71.6°F |
9.9°C / 49.8°F |
| 4 |
22.1°C / 71.8°F |
10°C / 50°F |
| 5 |
22.2°C / 72°F |
10.1°C / 50.2°F |
| 6 |
22.3°C / 72.1°F |
10.2°C / 50.4°F |
| 7 |
22.3°C / 72.1°F |
10.3°C / 50.5°F |
| 8 |
22.4°C / 72.3°F |
10.4°C / 50.7°F |
| 9 |
22.5°C / 72.5°F |
10.5°C / 50.9°F |
| 10 |
22.6°C / 72.7°F |
10.6°C / 51.1°F |
| 11 |
22.6°C / 72.7°F |
10.7°C / 51.3°F |
| 12 |
22.7°C / 72.9°F |
10.8°C / 51.4°F |
| 13 |
22.8°C / 73°F |
10.9°C / 51.6°F |
| 14 |
22.8°C / 73°F |
11.1°C / 52°F |
| 15 |
22.9°C / 73.2°F |
11.2°C / 52.2°F |
| 16 |
23°C / 73.4°F |
11.3°C / 52.3°F |
| 17 |
23.1°C / 73.6°F |
11.4°C / 52.5°F |
| 18 |
23.1°C / 73.6°F |
11.6°C / 52.9°F |
| 19 |
23.2°C / 73.8°F |
11.7°C / 53.1°F |
| 20 |
23.3°C / 73.9°F |
11.8°C / 53.2°F |
| 21 |
23.3°C / 73.9°F |
12°C / 53.6°F |
| 22 |
23.4°C / 74.1°F |
12.1°C / 53.8°F |
| 23 |
23.5°C / 74.3°F |
12.3°C / 54.1°F |
| 24 |
23.5°C / 74.3°F |
12.4°C / 54.3°F |
| 25 |
23.6°C / 74.5°F |
12.5°C / 54.5°F |
| 26 |
23.6°C / 74.5°F |
12.7°C / 54.9°F |
| 27 |
23.7°C / 74.7°F |
12.8°C / 55°F |
| 28 |
23.8°C / 74.8°F |
12.9°C / 55.2°F |
| 29 |
23.8°C / 74.8°F |
13.1°C / 55.6°F |
| 30 |
23.9°C / 75°F |
13.2°C / 55.8°F |
| 31 |
23.9°C / 75°F |
13.3°C / 55.9°F |
What to Wear for a May Lijiang Travel
It is suitable to wear T-shirts, blouses, light pants, and light coats in day. Ladies can wear long dresses of light colors, which will significantly contribute to their beautiful photos. Travelers need to bring warm overcoats, which are needed at night and rainy days. Besides, they should wear sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunbonnets to protect themselves from sunburn. Wear comfortable sport shoes or outdoor shoes.
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