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Guilin Weather
Guilin weather is generally mild with four seasons – sunny and vigorous spring, rainy and foggy summer, cool and pleasant autumn, breezy and drizzling winter.
Guilin has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and high humidity. The weather is relatively mild and comfortable.
The annual precipitation is 1926 mm (80 inches), spread unevenly through the year. The rainy season is early summer. May and June are the wettest months with about 350 mm (14 in) each. November to March is relatively dry with about 50 mm (2 in) per month. Snow is rare.
The yearly average temperature is 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 8 °C (46°F). The hottest month is July with an average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F).
Guilin Climate & Weather by Season
In Guilin, the climate in January is the coolest with an average temperature of 8
C (46
F), while July is the hottest with an average temperature of 28
C (82
F). Summer is the rainy season, especially in May and June.Guilin is suitable for traveling all year round, and the Li River is beautiful in all four seasons, the most popular traveling time is from April until October.However, remember to try to avoid the Chinese National Day Holiday from October 1st to 7th, when all the people in
China seem to move around.
In Spring ( Mar- Apr)
Spring, early March to middle April, is mostly sunny. At this time, northern
China is still silvered with snow or frost, but the city has been full of tinges of spring weather – colorful flowers and green willows compete with each other for beauty of looks. Sometimes, there are spring drizzles, but something lighter like T-shirts with a raincoat will be comfortable. If you visiting there in spring, rain wear is a must.
Summer from middle April to late August is a rainy season especially in May and June. The rainfall in summer reaches up to 1,000 mm, making up over 50% of the total rainfall per year. Always remember to bring an umbrella with you if you go there during this time. However, visiting there in rain and fog may make you feel as graceful as a fairy. It would be a great pity if you haven't enjoyed the misty rain of Li River during your Guilin travel. T-shirts with skirts, shorts or slacks are the best choice for summer when the temperature can be rather high. It would be wise to bring sun block, insect repellant, and some medicine to prevent heatstroke. Local herbal tea also helps travelers to become accustomed to the local weather and water.
In Autumn ( Sep-Nov)
Autumn, the golden season for travel, usually starts from late August and ends at the end of October. In this period, the weather is mostly clear and cool, and the water in the Li River is as smooth as glass. So it is an optimum time to enjoy the reflections of the mountains. Comfortable, casual and light clothes such as long-sleeved T-shirts or shirts plus thin jackets would be enough.
In Winter( Dec- Feb)
Winter is from November to February when the whole city is covered with blossoming sweet-scented osmanthus giving off its fragrance everywhere. Traveling there in winter, you just have to take some spring and autumn clothes with one or two lightweight winter wear like thermal underwear and woolen sweaters. Snow is rare, but there is the chance to enjoy the winter snow in or on the top of the mountains around the city during the coldest time near the Chinese New Year.
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