When is the best time to go to Guilin

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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.

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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

Guilin January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 54mm 4.4hrs 11.3hrs

The climate in Guilin during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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.

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.

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February

Guilin February weather averages
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.

Guilin weather in February »

March

Guilin March weather averages
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.

Guilin weather in March »

April

Guilin April weather averages
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.

Guilin weather in April »

May

Guilin May weather averages
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 pretty 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.

Guilin weather in May »

June

Guilin June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 270mm 5.9hrs 11.3hrs

The climate in Guilin during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guilin, with some inordinately 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.

Guilin weather in June »

July

Guilin July weather averages
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 pretty 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.

Guilin weather in July »

August

Guilin August weather averages
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 relatively 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.

Guilin weather in August »

September

Guilin September weather averages
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 extremely 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.

Guilin weather in September »

October

Guilin October weather averages
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 surprisingly 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.

Guilin weather in October »

November

Guilin November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 60mm 5.4hrs 11.3hrs

Guilin's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Guilin, with some extremely 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.

Guilin weather in November »

December

Guilin December weather averages
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.

Guilin weather in December »

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Guilin weather statistics
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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