Guilin, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Guilin?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–26°C in October
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
February (55%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Li River cruiseApr–Oct — iconic karst landscapes between Guilin and Yangshuo.
Yangshuo & cyclingApr–Oct — rice paddies, karst peaks, climbing, bohemian vibe.
Longji Rice TerracesMay–Jun or Sep–Oct — terraced rice paddies, Zhuang and Yao villages.
Guilin rice noodlesYear-round — guilin mifen, iconic local specialty.
Monthly climate data
Guilin weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 13°C | 47% | 4.1 | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 7°C | 14°C | 55% | 5.2 | 3.5h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 12°C | 20°C | 73% | 9.6 | 4.3h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 16°C | 24°C | 72% | 13.2 | 5.6h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 20°C | 28°C | 75% | 13.7 | 7.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 24°C | 30°C | 84% | 18.5 | 8.9h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 32°C | 68% | 8.9 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 32°C | 62% | 6.7 | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 39% | 3.1 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 26°C | 25% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 13°C | 21°C | 36% | 4.4 | 8.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 7°C | 16°C | 28% | 2.2 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 24°C, 73% rainy days, 5.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 71% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 33% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 43% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 25% rainy days and 26°C.
February is the wettest month with 55% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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