Lijiang weather in January
January in Lijiang: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Lijiang · #138 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lijiang climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lijiang in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lijiang?
- January in Lijiang: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Lijiang on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in January?
- In January, Lijiang averages a daily high of 12.5°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 15.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lijiang in January?
- Lijiang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
- Does it snow in Lijiang in January?
- Lijiang sees roughly 2.4 cm of snowfall in January.