Guilin Weather: Climate, Weather Forecast & Best Time to Visit

It gradually gets warmer in Guilin while most of the northern China is shivering in the early spring. With frequent and sharp intervals of temperature changes, it rains sometimes. Wearing sweater or light coat is enough, and please bring a raincoat/an umbrella and a pair of waterproofed sports shoes while travelling in Guilin in case of the unexpected drizzles.

Seasonal Activities

Hiking along the picturesque Yulong River with golden flourishing rape flower fields on your side or trekking up to the top of Xianggong Mountain to have a bird-view of the remarkable karst landscape can be a memorable travelling experience for you.

Recommended Guilin Tour in Spring

>>2 Days Guilin Ideal Li River Cruise with Yangshuo Essence Tour

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Guilin in Spring

Summer is hot and humid in Guilin. The rainfall of summer is almost 1000mm, which accounts for over 40% throughout the year. And the average temperature in summer is about 35 ºC / 91 ºF, sometimes reaches to 38 ºC / 100 ºF in July. Therefore, you are suggested to take T-shirts as well as umbrella, sunglasses and sun cream. Since there are a lot of water areas where mosquitoes may multiply, besides sun block products, you are suggested to bring the mosquito sprays.

Seasonal Activities

Cruising along Li River to meet the enchanting natural scenery will be gorgeous to relieve summer heat; Having a leisure time wandering at West Street and purchasing souvenirs there can be very enjoyable; Getting to experience the exciting featured-activity, Bamboo Rafting at Li River in the sultry summer dry; Watching Impression Sanjie Liu preformed by over 200 professional dancers in the starry summer night.

Recommended Guilin Tour in Summer

>>4 Days Leisure Guilin Tour with Half-day Cycling in Yangshuo

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Guilin in Summer

Autumn is regard as the peak season to travel in Guilin. With pleasant temperature, you can find the most spectacular landscape outside Guilin city. Traveling in this season, putting on your casual and light clothes with some long-sleeved shirts and windproof jackets would be enough. Since there will be a lot tourists during the Chinese holidays such as the National Holidays and the Mid-Autumn Festival, please check out the date and avoid travelling on holidays and weekends.

Seasonal Activities

Hiking in Longsheng Rice Terraced Fields to witness the golden harvest terraces; Cycling around Yangshuo countryside and enjoy the view along the riverside; Visiting Xingping Ancient Town and taking pictures at the famous 20 RMB note scene; Appreciating the historic relics at Lingqu Canal excavated over 2000 years ago. >>Learn More about Yangshuo Biking

Recommended Guilin Tour in Autumn

>>4 Days Guilin Highlights Tour (Li River, Yangshuo & Longji Terrace)

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Guilin in Autumn

Winter is chilly and the temperature approaches to 0 °C / 32°F. You can still smell the fragrance of some blossoming sweet-scented osmanthus in the early winter. It barely snows in Guilin city but sometimes the Longji Rice Terraces do for the higher altitude, and the flight tickets to Guilin are much lower than the other seasons’. In order to keep warm, you have to take thick winter jackets and woolen sweaters. Wear antiskid shoes or soft-soled trail shoes if you want to travel at Longji Rice Terraces.

Seasonal Activities

Snow is rare and may not last long in Guilin, but chances to appreciate winter snow on the top of mountains are possible and you can also go to the Reed Flute Cave and Silver Cave which are spectacular and stunning all year round. Wandering at Guilin/Yangshuo city, trying and learning how to cook the local food are also recommended.

Recommended Guilin Tour in Winter

>>3 Days Classic Guilin Tour - Guilin Brief Vacation 

Guilin in Winter

Average AQI of Guilin

• Excellent: 0-50
• Good: 51-100
• Lightly Polluted: 101-150

Average Rainfall of Guilin

Average Humidity of Guilin