Plan Guilin Tours, How about Guilin Weather and Climate? Guilin City is located in low latitudes and has a subtropical monsoon climate. The climate within the territory is mild, with abundant rainfall, long frost free period, sufficient sunlight, and abundant heat. Summer is long and winter is short, with distinct four seasons and almost the same rainy and hot seasons. The climate conditions are very favorable.
Guilin has less snow in winter and frequent flowers throughout the four seasons. The average annual temperature from 1981 to 2010 was close to 19.1°C. July and August are the hottest months with an average temperature of around 28°C, while January and February are the coldest months with an average temperature of around 9 °C. The lowest temperature occasionally drops below 0°C, with an average annual precipitation of 166 days and the longest continuous precipitation of 30 days.
The average annual rainfall is 1887.6 millimeters, and the average relative humidity is 76%. The wind direction throughout the year is mainly northerly, with an average wind speed of 2.2-2.7 meters per second. The average annual sunshine hours are 1447.1 hours, and the average air pressure is 995.1 hectopascals.
Best Time to visit Guilin
Guilin has a typical subtropical monsoon climate. The climate here is mild, with long summers and short winters. The four seasons are distinct and the rain and heat are basically the same season. The climate conditions are very favorable. You can play all year round.
September November is the best time to visit Guilin every year. At this time, there is less rainfall, the climate is pleasant, and the river water volume is moderate, making it suitable for boating on the Li River.
The golden weeks of May 1-5th and National Day (Oct 1-7th) are also peak periods for tourism. During these holidays, accommodation bookings and transportation are also tight, and prices may increase compared to usual. It is recommended to avoid these times.
In late March to June, the rainy season enters, and the rare misty rain of the Li River appears at this time: the clouds and misty curtains of the Li River cage the mountains in a hazy atmosphere, and the mountains on both sides reflect their beautiful figures through the thin mist, whether light or thick, like a painting of ink painting, full of poetic and picturesque charm.
The rainy season ends from July to October, and the Li River is clear. It is also the golden season for tourism, which is indeed a good season for friends who enjoy playing in the water. At this point, the water of the Li River was not at all turbid, and it was clear and bottomed out. Under the sunlight, there were faint waves of light, and the water reflected on the mountains. Mountains and rivers are connected, and the beauty is breathtaking.