Best Time to Visit Lijiang for Backpacking – May Scores 79/100

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Backpacking Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, September, October

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2°C – 15°C

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lijiang

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	9°	5	3.3	29%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	11°	9	4.8	25%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	20	8.2	28%	dry
April	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	33	9.3	37%	dry
May	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	85	14	48%	shoulder
June	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	19°	159	22	62%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	15°	19°	200	26.5	67%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	14°	18°	179	24.8	63%	wet
September	71Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	13°	18°	142	20.3	61%	shoulder
October	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	16°	72	12	56%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	13°	16	6	39%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	11°	4	3.7	30%	dry