Guilin, Guangxi Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Guilin, Guangxi gets 2025 mm of precipitation a year over about 160 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).

Guilin climate at a glance

Humid subtropical climate

Guilin, Guangxi has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 12°C in January to 33°C in August. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

How much rain does Guilin get?

Guilin gets 2025 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 160 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 96% of China.

June is the wettest month, with 452 mm. December is the driest, with 55 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 19.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 39 days, to November 14, 2022.

Guilin weather by month

Guilin weather in January

In January, Guilin averages a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The January record high is 26°C (2020) and the record low is -3°C (1970).

Guilin weather in February

In February, Guilin averages a high of 14°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The February record high is 33°C (1979) and the record low is -2°C (1977).

Guilin weather in March

In March, Guilin averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 157 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (1988) and the record low is 1°C (1984). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Guilin weather in April

In April, Guilin averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 229 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The April record high is 35°C (2025) and the record low is 5°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Guilin weather in May

In May, Guilin averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 328 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (2004).

Guilin weather in June

In June, Guilin averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 452 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is 14°C (1987).

Guilin weather in July

In July, Guilin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 270 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is 18°C (1989).

Guilin weather in August

In August, Guilin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2007) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Guilin weather in September

In September, Guilin averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 13°C (1970).

Guilin weather in October

In October, Guilin averages a high of 26°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (1978). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Guilin weather in November

In November, Guilin averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The November record high is 32°C (1974) and the record low is 1°C (1987). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Guilin weather in December

In December, Guilin averages a high of 15°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The December record high is 27°C (2024) and the record low is -3°C (1991).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Guilin

October is the sunniest month in Guilin, with sunshine about 49% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 31% of daylight hours. Guilin is cloudier than 88% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 84% and is lowest in December at 62%.

Guilin has about 65 days a year above 32°C. Guilin is hotter than 86% of China.

Guilin weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Guilin station is 41°C, on July 26, 2024. The coldest is -3°C, on January 30, 1977.

The wettest day on record brought 256 mm of rain, on July 17, 1974.

37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Guilin

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 16°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 18°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January70 mm1370%31%26°-3°
February86 mm1377%26%33°-2°
March157 mm1978%21%34°
April229 mm1878%23%35°
May328 mm1880%24%38°11°
June452 mm1884%11%37°14°
July270 mm1576%26%41°18°
August150 mm1276%32%39°20°
September82 mm869%40%38°13°
October57 mm763%49%38°
November88 mm968%45%32°
December55 mm1062%48%27°-3°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Guilin climate questions

How much rain does Guilin get?

Guilin gets 2025 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 160 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Guilin?

June is the wettest month in Guilin, with 452 mm. December is the driest, with 55 mm.

How many rainy days does Guilin have a year?

Guilin has about 160 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 19.

What is the hottest month in Guilin?

August is the warmest month in Guilin, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Guilin?

January is the coldest month in Guilin, with an average low of 6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Guilin?

The record high at the Guilin station is 41°C, set on July 26, 2024. The record low is -3°C, on January 30, 1977.

What is the sunniest month in Guilin?

October is the sunniest month in Guilin, with sunshine about 49% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Guilin?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station GUILIN (6 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station GUILIN.