Quick answer
Guilin and Yangshuo are year-round destinations, but rain, river conditions and humidity should influence the balance between scenic and outdoor days.
Overcast · Feels like 20°C
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Updated
- 2026-10-03 09:45
April–May and October–November
Usually easier for long walking days, outdoor sights and a balanced route.
A packed schedule that assumes every river or cycling plan will run exactly as expected.
Not impossible—just worth changing the order, pace or indoor balance.
Keep it flexible
Light rain protection, breathable layers and quick-drying clothes for humid days.
What the weather changes
Weather in Guilin and Yangshuo can differ from nearby urban readings, so the page should state its representative area.
12-month climate context
Typical planning ranges for Guilin urban area; Yangshuo may differ. These are not a live forecast.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° | 7° | 55 mm | Mild and damp |
| Feb | 14° | 8° | 75 mm | Mild and damp |
| Mar | 18° | 12° | 115 mm | Mild and wet |
| Apr | 24° | 17° | 245 mm | Rainy season |
| May | 29° | 22° | 300 mm | Warm and wet |
| Jun | 32° | 25° | 280 mm | Hot and wet |
| Jul | 34° | 26° | 210 mm | Hot and humid |
| Aug | 34° | 26° | 145 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 31° | 23° | 75 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 26° | 18° | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| Nov | 21° | 13° | 45 mm | Mild |
| Dec | 16° | 8° | 40 mm | Mild and damp |
Source: China Meteorological Data Service Centre climate normals. 1981–2010 monthly climate normals; rounded for trip planning. Reviewed 19 August 2026. Rain is monthly precipitation, rounded; local mountain and river conditions can differ.
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