Guilin Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guilin, Guangxi, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Guilin, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 204 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1485 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Guilin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 14%.

Guilin enjoys an average of 1485 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

June, Guilin’s wettest month, receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guilin Precipitation page.