Guilin · WinterMonth summary
Guilin weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guilin in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Guilin. October (8.2/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Guilin in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks In January, Guilin sees 13°C during the day with 4.6h of sunshine per day. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| 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 January, Guilin averages 13°C, 47% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guilin in January
Is January a good time to visit Guilin?
January is not recommended for Guilin (score 4.0/10). With 47% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine, consider October (8.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Guilin in January?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 6°C at night. 4.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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