Month summary
Guilin weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 55°F
🌧 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: Guilin in January: 47% rain, 4.6h of sunshine. Better to wait for October.
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
In January, Guilin sees 13°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 55°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 55°F daytime and 43°F at night. 4.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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