Guilin weather in May (Guangxi, China)

Will it be warm or cold in Guilin this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Guilin includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 21°C.

Precipitation

Guilin in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 360 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 109 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Guilin. October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Guilin climate page with graphs.

 

Guilin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 360 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 109 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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