Best Time to Visit Guilin
China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Guilin?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Guilin?
- August is typically the hottest month in Guilin, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Guilin?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 449mm of precipitation.