August · China
Best time to visit Lijiang in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lijiang in August
Average temperature 17°C, 220 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 220 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Lijiang scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 220 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lijiang's Naxi old town, canals and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain make it Yunnan's classic stop.
August in Lijiang — workable with trade-offs
August averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
220 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in August?
- In August, Lijiang averages 17°C, 220 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lijiang?
- August earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lijiang in August?
- Expect about 220 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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