Guilin · WinterMonth summary
Guilin weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guilin in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Guilin in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (15°C) and uncrowded trails In December, Guilin sees 16°C during the day with 8.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Guilin averages 16°C, 28% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guilin in December
Is December a good time to visit Guilin?
December is an acceptable time for Guilin (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (8.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Guilin in December?
With 16°C max and 8.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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