Climate Chart of Guilin, China
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Guilin, China, the climate data cover 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures range from January at 9.4 °C to July / August at 27.7 °C, giving a broad picture of cooler and warmer parts of the year without describing daytime highs. Rainfall and sunshine also vary by month: the supplied figures identify their respective monthly extremes, while the overall means offer a general reference rather than a forecast for any particular visit.
Climate overview
Temperature
The lowest monthly mean temperature occurs in January, at 9.4 °C. At the warmer end, July / August has the highest monthly mean, 27.7 °C; these are monthly averages, not daytime maximum temperatures, so conditions can vary from day to day. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean is 19.6 °C, a useful broad reference that is not a day-weighted annual average.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall reaches its highest monthly level in June, at 15.84 mm/day, while December records the lowest, 2.38 mm/day. These are daily averages for the respective months, not monthly rainfall totals, and they do not indicate how often rain falls or guarantee dry days in the lower-rainfall month. The unweighted mean across monthly means is 7.06 mm/day, providing context rather than a prediction for an individual day.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine duration is highest in August, at 9.57 hours/day, and lowest in March, at 4.16 hours/day. The unweighted mean across monthly means is 6.72 hours/day. These figures describe average sunshine duration, not day length, and cannot establish how much sunshine a particular day will bring.
Snow
The highest recorded monthly mean daily snowfall is in January, at 0.03 mm/day. This small mean does not establish how many snowy days occur, snow depth or snow cover, and it cannot indicate whether skiing conditions are present.
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For visitors prioritising lower average rainfall, December is a conditional option: its mean daily rainfall is 2.38 mm/day. That average does not promise dry days or show rain frequency, so retain flexible plans and prepare for changing weather. For rain preparation, note that the highest monthly mean daily rainfall is in June, at 15.84 mm/day; these figures are daily means, not monthly totals. Those prioritising cooler monthly averages can consider January, when the monthly mean temperature is 9.4 °C; it is not a daytime high, and individual days may differ. For daylight outdoor planning, mean daily sunshine duration is greatest in August, at 9.57 hours/day, and lowest in March, at 4.16 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and none of these averages guarantees conditions on a chosen date.
Climate Data Overview for Guilin, China
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Guilin, China. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4 | 3.16 | 0.03 | 4.75 |
| Feb | 11.1 | 4.71 | 0.00 | 4.51 |
| Mar | 15.7 | 9.20 | 0.00 | 4.16 |
| Apr | 19.5 | 10.80 | 0.00 | 5.22 |
| May | 23.4 | 12.88 | 0.00 | 6.34 |
| Jun | 26.2 | 15.84 | 0.00 | 7.72 |
| Jul | 27.7 | 8.02 | 0.00 | 9.38 |
| Aug | 27.7 | 6.20 | 0.00 | 9.57 |
| Sep | 26.2 | 3.25 | 0.00 | 9.31 |
| Oct | 21.2 | 2.59 | 0.00 | 8.10 |
| Nov | 16.2 | 5.67 | 0.00 | 5.63 |
| Dec | 10.3 | 2.38 | 0.01 | 5.91 |
| Average | 19.6 | 7.06 | 0.00 | 6.72 |