July · China
Best time to visit Lijiang in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lijiang in July
Average temperature 17°C, 320 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 320 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Lijiang scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 320 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
July in Lijiang — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 320 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Lijiang — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in July?
- In July, Lijiang averages 17°C, 320 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Lijiang?
- July earns a 5.8/10 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 July?
- Expect about 320 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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