City in Guangxi, China
Guilin weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Guilin
Apr–May and Sep–Nov are comfortable. Jun–Aug brings heat, rain and flood risk; Dec–Feb is cool and misty. Golden Week is very crowded.
Guilin weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan14°66 mm
- Feb18°68 mm
- Mar22°134 mm
- Apr26°184 mm
- May29°285 mm
- Jun30°382 mm
- Jul32°219 mm
- Aug32°138 mm
- Sep30°92 mm
- Oct26°60 mm
- Nov22°84 mm
- Dec16°54 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C58°F | 4°C40°F | 66 mm | 79% | Cool |
| February | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 68 mm | 80% | Cool |
| March | 22°C71°F | 12°C53°F | 134 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| April | 26°C79°F | 16°C62°F | 184 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| May | 29°C84°F | 21°C69°F | 285 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| June | 30°C87°F | 24°C75°F | 382 mm | 88% | Very wet |
| July | 32°C89°F | 25°C77°F | 219 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| August | 32°C89°F | 24°C76°F | 138 mm | 85% | Hot & humid |
| September | 30°C86°F | 21°C71°F | 92 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| October | 26°C79°F | 16°C61°F | 60 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 11°C52°F | 84 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 5°C41°F | 54 mm | 75% | Cool |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Guilin?
Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Apr–May and Sep–Nov are comfortable. Jun–Aug brings heat, rain and flood risk; Dec–Feb is cool and misty. Golden Week is very crowded.
When is the rainy season in Guilin?
Rain peaks in June with about 382 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–Jul.
What is the hottest month in Guilin?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Guilin get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 4°C (40°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.