Best Time to Visit Guilin, Guangxi, China
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Guilin.
Guilin does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.6°C / 83.5°F) and driest (December, 48 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–March; the wetter half falls in April–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.4°C / 47.1°F in January to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in July, with rainfall from 48 mm / 1.9 in (December) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guilin, Guangxi, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Guilin's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C78.8°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| October | 21.3°C70.3°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 11.2°C52.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
No month at Guilin matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guilin?
Guilin doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~48 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 28.6°C / 83.5°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from China's national average.
When is the rainy season in Guilin?
The rainy season at Guilin, Guangxi runs through April–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 129 mm / 5.1 in. The wettest single month is May (341 mm / 13.4 in).
What is the driest month in Guilin?
The driest month in Guilin is December, averaging about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.2°C / 52.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Guilin?
The least comfortable months for travel to Guilin — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 341 mm / 13.4 in in May, and the coldest month averages 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
Is Guilin climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Guilin figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Guilin specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.