September · China
Best time to visit Lijiang in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lijiang in September
Average temperature 15°C, 238 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
5.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 238 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Lijiang scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 238 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
September in Lijiang: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
September 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.
238 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 12th 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 light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in September?
- In September, Lijiang averages 15°C, 238 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Lijiang?
- September earns a 5.7/10 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 September?
- Expect about 238 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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