When to go to Guilin?
The Li river does the work at Guilin, carrying bamboo rafts and cruise boats between karst peaks that hold their shape in the morning mist. The Longji rice terraces stack up the hillsides in curves that change colour through the year, and the Reed Flute Cave lights its stalactites in shades nature never attempted. In autumn the whole city smells of osmanthus.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Guilin, aim for August to October.
See also: Where to go in August? · Where to go in September? · Where to go in October?
Month-by-month weather in Guilin
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | 178 | 10 | 39 |
| February | 3.7 | 206 | 9 | 33 |
| March | 5.0 | 288 | 16 | 36 |
| April | 6.2 | 620 | 20 | 28 |
| May | 6.5 | 410 | 23 | 34 |
| June | 6.7 | 673 | 26 | 31 |
| July | 10.5 | 279 | 29 | 60 |
| August | 10.4 | 201 | 28 | 67 |
| September | 10.0 | 72 | 27 | 77 |
| October | 9.2 | 42 | 22 | 75 |
| November | 7.3 | 152 | 18 | 57 |
| December | 6.5 | 49 | 10 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Guilin, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is October (about 42 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 3,169 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Guilin?
- Karst landscape of the Li and Yulong rivers
- Longji rice terraces
- Elephant Trunk Hill
- Reed Flute Cave
Practical info
- Country: China
- Airport: Guilin Liangjiang (KWL)
- Station: Guilin
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