Lijiang weather in December
December in Lijiang: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Lijiang · #109 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lijiang climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lijiang in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Lijiang?
- December in Lijiang: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Lijiang on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in December?
- In December, Lijiang averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 11.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lijiang in December?
- Lijiang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Lijiang in December?
- Lijiang sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in December.