China · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Guilin are April, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Guilin sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1988mm — June is typically the wettest month (~449mm) and December the driest (~54mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 197 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 6°C | 69mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 14° / 8°C | 84mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 18° / 11°C | 153mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 24° / 17°C | 227mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 28° / 21°C | 321mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 31° / 24°C | 449mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 33° / 25°C | 266mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 33° / 25°C | 148mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 23°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 26° / 18°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 21° / 13°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 15° / 8°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
January in Guilin is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 58 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Guilin is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 52 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Guilin is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (53°F). Expect roughly 153mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 55 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Guilin is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 227mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 79 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Guilin is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 321mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 113 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Guilin is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 449mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 113 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Guilin is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 266mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 181 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Guilin is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 148mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 197 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Guilin is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 180 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Guilin is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 157 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Guilin is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 123 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Guilin is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 102 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings