Guilin, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Guilin?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 43°F | 55°F | 47% | 0.2in | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 45°F | 57°F | 55% | 0.2in | 3.5h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 54°F | 68°F | 73% | 0.4in | 4.3h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 61°F | 75°F | 72% | 0.5in | 5.6h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 68°F | 82°F | 75% | 0.5in | 7.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 86°F | 84% | 0.7in | 8.9h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 90°F | 68% | 0.4in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 90°F | 62% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 88°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 64°F | 79°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 55°F | 70°F | 36% | 0.2in | 8.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 45°F | 61°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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°F, 73% rainy days, 5.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 71% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°F, 33% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 14°F, 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°F.
February is the wettest month with 55% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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