Lijiang weather in July
In July, Lijiang sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 317 mm of rain across 27.8 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of July to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Lijiang's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lijiang's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 317 mm
- 27.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 6:39 AM – 8:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 91%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Lijiang is prefecture-level city in Yunnan, China.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 17.7 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 10/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical July day in Lijiang reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C cooler than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 15 |
| 2 | 22 | 15 |
| 3 | 22 | 15 |
| 4 | 22 | 15 |
| 5 | 22 | 15 |
| 6 | 22 | 15 |
| 7 | 22 | 15 |
| 8 | 22 | 15 |
| 9 | 22 | 15 |
| 10 | 22 | 15 |
| 11 | 22 | 15 |
| 12 | 22 | 15 |
| 13 | 22 | 15 |
| 14 | 22 | 15 |
| 15 | 22 | 15 |
| 16 | 22 | 15 |
| 17 | 22 | 15 |
| 18 | 22 | 15 |
| 19 | 22 | 15 |
| 20 | 22 | 15 |
| 21 | 22 | 15 |
| 22 | 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 22 | 15 |
| 24 | 22 | 15 |
| 25 | 22 | 15 |
| 26 | 22 | 15 |
| 27 | 22 | 15 |
| 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 29 | 22 | 15 |
| 30 | 22 | 15 |
| 31 | 22 | 15 |
How July really feels in Lijiang
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Lijiang weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° / -1° | 16 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 10.5 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 15° / 1° | 17 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 11 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 17° / 3° | 29 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 20° / 7° | 45 | 9.2 | 0.1 | 12.6 | 6.5 |
| May | 22° / 11° | 115 | 13.2 | 0 | 13.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 15° | 248 | 21.6 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 22° / 15° | 317 | 27.8 | 0 | 13.5 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 22° / 14° | 277 | 27.9 | 0 | 12.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 20° / 13° | 249 | 24.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 19° / 9° | 113 | 14.6 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 16° / 3° | 29 | 5.2 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 13° / -0° | 10 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 10.3 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 94%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 95 |
| 2 | 5 | 95 |
| 3 | 5 | 95 |
| 4 | 5 | 95 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 |
| 8 | 5 | 95 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 5 | 95 |
| 13 | 5 | 95 |
| 14 | 5 | 95 |
| 15 | 5 | 95 |
| 16 | 5 | 95 |
| 17 | 5 | 95 |
| 18 | 5 | 95 |
| 19 | 5 | 95 |
| 20 | 6 | 94 |
| 21 | 6 | 94 |
| 22 | 6 | 94 |
| 23 | 6 | 94 |
| 24 | 7 | 93 |
| 25 | 7 | 93 |
| 26 | 8 | 92 |
| 27 | 8 | 92 |
| 28 | 8 | 92 |
| 29 | 9 | 91 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
| 31 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Lijiang gets around 317 mm of rain over 27.8 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 89% and peaks near 93% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 84 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 4 | 85 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 86 |
| 8 | 87 |
| 9 | 87 |
| 10 | 88 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 89 |
| 13 | 89 |
| 14 | 89 |
| 15 | 90 |
| 16 | 90 |
| 17 | 91 |
| 18 | 91 |
| 19 | 91 |
| 20 | 91 |
| 21 | 92 |
| 22 | 92 |
| 23 | 92 |
| 24 | 92 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 93 |
| 28 | 93 |
| 29 | 93 |
| 30 | 92 |
| 31 | 92 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Humid (%) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| 2 | 7 | 71 | 22 |
| 3 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 4 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 5 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 6 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 7 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 8 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 9 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 10 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 11 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 12 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 13 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 14 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 15 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 16 | 7 | 71 | 22 |
| 17 | 7 | 71 | 22 |
| 18 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| 19 | 7 | 72 | 21 |
| 20 | 6 | 74 | 20 |
| 21 | 6 | 74 | 20 |
| 22 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 23 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 24 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 25 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 26 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 27 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 28 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 29 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 30 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
| 31 | 6 | 75 | 19 |
Wind in July
Winds average 4 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of July to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 8:13 PM to 8:04 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 6:32 | 8:13 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 6:33 | 8:13 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 6:33 | 8:13 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 6:33 | 8:13 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 6:34 | 8:13 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 6:34 | 8:13 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 6:35 | 8:13 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 6:35 | 8:12 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 6:35 | 8:12 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 6:36 | 8:12 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 6:36 | 8:12 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 6:37 | 8:12 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 6:37 | 8:12 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 6:38 | 8:11 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 6:38 | 8:11 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 6:39 | 8:11 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 6:39 | 8:11 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 6:40 | 8:10 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 6:40 | 8:10 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 6:41 | 8:10 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 6:41 | 8:09 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 6:42 | 8:09 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 6:42 | 8:08 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 6:43 | 8:08 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 6:43 | 8:07 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 6:44 | 8:07 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 6:44 | 8:06 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 6:45 | 8:06 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 6:45 | 8:05 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 6:46 | 8:05 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 6:46 | 8:04 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.75 kWh/m² to a high of 6.19 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 4.5 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lijiang
In July, Lijiang sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lijiang's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Lijiang?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lijiang.
What to pack for Lijiang in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Lijiang sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 28 days see rain.
UV index in Lijiang in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lijiang peaks around July 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 15 | Extreme |
| Jul | 15 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Lijiang in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lijiang is worst in March — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (June, 14 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Lijiang's WHO annual average of 17.7 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Lijiang?
Lijiang sits at 26.9°N, 100.2°E, 2,397 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Shangri-La, 118 km away.
Topography around Lijiang
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lijiang.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lijiang has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 294 m around an average of 2,400 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,641 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,216 m.
The land around Lijiang is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) within 3 km, trees (65%) within 16 km, and trees (74%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lijiang (26.8688°, 100.2207°, elevation 2,397 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).