May · China
Best time to visit Lijiang in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lijiang in May
Average temperature 15°C, 112 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lijiang scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 112 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.
May in Lijiang — reliably good (7th best month)
May averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 112 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in May?
- In May, Lijiang averages 15°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lijiang?
- May earns a 7.8/10 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 May?
- Expect about 112 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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