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Yangshuo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Yangshuo can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Yangshuo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Yangshuo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1968 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 341 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 64 mm over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yangshuo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Yangshuo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Yangshuo

Sat   Dec 21
17°C | 7°C
N 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
16°C | 5°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
16°C | 5°C
NW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Yangshuo 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Yangshuo?
    Rainy season in Yangshuo occurs in the months of March, April, May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Yangshuo?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yangshuo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yangshuo?
    June tops the wettest month list with 341 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yangshuo?
    December is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yangshuo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 196 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.