When is the best time to go to Guilin
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Guilin, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Guilin
Guilin weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Guilin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 54mm | 4.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Guilin and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guilin.
January is in the winter in Guilin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Guilin with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 105mm | 4hrs | 12hrs |
February in Guilin is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guilin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Guilin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Guilin with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 152mm | 4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Guilin is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guilin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Guilin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Guilin with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 195mm | 4.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
Guilin's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guilin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Guilin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Guilin with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 223mm | 5.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Guilin and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guilin.
May is in the spring in Guilin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Guilin with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 270mm | 5.9hrs | 11.3hrs |
Guilin's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Guilin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Guilin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Guilin with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 172mm | 8.3hrs | 12hrs |
July in Guilin is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guilin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Guilin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 116mm | 8.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Guilin is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guilin.
August is in the summer in Guilin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 110mm | 6.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
Guilin's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guilin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Guilin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 81mm | 5.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Guilin and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guilin, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Guilin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 60mm | 5.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Guilin during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Guilin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Guilin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 45mm | 5.1hrs | 12hrs |
December in Guilin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guilin.
December is in the winter in Guilin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Guilin with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Guilin weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 45mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.2°C 45°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 270mm 10.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
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