October · China
Best time to visit Lijiang in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lijiang in October
Average temperature 12°C, 148 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Lijiang scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 148 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.
October in Lijiang — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
148 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 10th 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 — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in October?
- In October, Lijiang averages 12°C, 148 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Lijiang?
- October earns a 5.9/10 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 October?
- Expect about 148 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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