Guilin weather is generally mild with four distinctive seasons – sunny and vigorous spring, rainy and fogy summer, cool and pleasant autumn, breezing and drizzling winter. All kinds of flowers are blossoming all year round.

Guilin weather 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. The optimum time to travel in Guilin is from April to October. However, remember to try to avoid the National Day (October 1 to 7), when all the people in China seem to move around.

Introduction to Guilin Climate
Guilin has a sub-tropical monsoon climate, with enough rain and sunshine but little snow. The year-round average temperature of Guilin is around 19 C (66 F). To some extent, we can say that it is a good time to visit Guilin at any season. Comfortable footwear suitable for walking is a must all year round.

Spring, early March to middle April, is mostly sunny. At this time, northern China is still silvered with snow or frost, but Guilin has been full of tinges of spring – 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 Guilin in spring, rain wears are also must.

Guilin’s summer from late April to July 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 come to Guilin at this time. However, visiting Guilin in rain and fog may make you feel as graceful as a fairy. It would be a great pity that 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 with you, some medicine to prevent heatstroke and insect repellant Local herbal tea also helps travelers to become accustomed to the local weather and water.

Autumn, the golden season to visit Guilin, usually starts from early August and ends at the end of October. At this period of time, it is mostly clear and cool, and the water in the Li River is as smooth as a glass. So it is a best 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.

Winter in Guilin is from November to February when the whole city is covered with blossoming sweet-scented osmanthus sending off its fragrance everywhere. Traveling Guilin 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 in Guilin, 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 before or after the Chinese Spring Festival.