Guilin Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Guilin experiences a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate which means short winters and warm rainy summers. During winter you will hardly see the sun in Guilin and in summer it can be extremely wet.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Guilin. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Guilin has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2277 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 409 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 73 mm over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guilin Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Guilin. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guilin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Guilin in China
During the months of April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Guilin occurs in the months of March, April, May, June, July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 409 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 204 hours of sunshine.
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