Lijiang weather in May
May in Lijiang: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Lijiang · #101 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lijiang climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lijiang in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lijiang?
- May in Lijiang: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Lijiang on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Lijiang in May?
- In May, Lijiang averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 88.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lijiang in May?
- Lijiang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.