Guilin Holiday Weather Overview
Guilin can be found on the west banks of the Li River in the north east of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. It is a prefecture-level city and borders Hunan. Guilin is one of China’s most popular tourist destinations due to the beautiful scenery that surrounds the city.
Best food and places to eat in Guilin
There is a wide range of food available in Guilin from varying different styles of Chinese cuisine to Italian, Asian, Indian and other International flavours.
For vegan and vegetarian diners there is the Nengren Vegetarian Restaurant that offers a wide range of distinctive dishes to keep even the pickiest of eaters happy.
When it comes to café culture and places to grab something light to eat there are lots of hidden gems within Guilin including the Café Nissi, Little Italian, River View Café, Li River Cuisine, Pan Xiao Lian MangGuo SuanNai and Ou Wen KaFei.
Top hotels in Guilin
Hotels in Guilin are as beautiful and varied as the scenery that surrounds the city. With four and five star hotels that include the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, the Sheraton Guilin Hotel, the Guilinyi Royal Palace Hotel, Jing Guan Ming Lou Holiday Hotel, the Shangri-La Hotel Guilin and the Club Med Guilin there plenty of lovely places to choose from.
There are other hotels to choose from that are not quite as expensive such as the Wisteria Hotel, the Lakeside Inn and the Han Tang Xin Ge Hotel that are comfortable and have excellent reputations especially amongst the locals.
For those who prefer to stay in hostels and inns there are places like Dozycat Youth Hostel, the Wada Hostel, the Guilin Backstreet International Youth Hostel and the LaoJia.
Things to do and see in Guilin
A lot of the attractions in Guilin are based around the beauty of the city and the surrounding area which makes it the perfect place to come to for a romantic holiday, a relaxing break or an adventure of discovery through the Chinese landscape.
The Lijiang Folk Customs Garden, Reed Flute Cave, the Guilin Yoashan Mountain Scenic Resort, the Folded Brocade Hill, the Guanyan Scenic Resort, the Guangxi Maoer Mountain Reserve, the Guangxi Guilin Forest Park and the Liu Sanjie Landscape Garden of Guilin are all sites of natural beauty that will take your breath away though some do involve some intense hiking in order to appreciate them properly.
If you would prefer to avoid hiking whilst in Guilin then the is the Guilin Art Park, the Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, the Seven Star Park, the Jingjang Wangcheng City and the Jingjiang Royal Residence that will keep you entertained for hours and are just as beautiful as the natural scenes you have to work for.
Best month to visit Guilin
The best time to visit Guilin is during autumn, winter and the early clutches of spring. Compared to other areas of China the weather is extremely warm and there is the beautiful scent of osmanthus blossom throughout the city during the winter months and low levels of rainfall during the relatively dry season.
Climate in Guilin
Guilin has a sub-tropical monsoon climate and four distinct seasons across the year. The temperatures stay fairly warm all year round, the coldest part of the year being during the winter months with an average temperature of around 8 degrees Celsius.
Rainy season in Guilin
The rainy season in Guilin starts in April and continues through most of the summer months. Each day there is 50% chance of rain with up to 1000 mm of rainfall which means that despite the hot temperatures some days you may well find yourself inside for most of the day.
Summer in Guilin
Summer is the hottest time of year in Guilin with temperatures reaching an average high of 28 degrees Celsius in July. June is the wettest time of the year in Guilin so it is best to avoid travelling to Guilin during that month. The Li River is one sight that shouldn’t be missed especially during light rain.
Dry Season in Guilin
The dry season begins in September and ends around March with there being a small amount of snow around during the winter months in the city, but the mountains around Guilin receive quite a high amount of snow fall making them even more beautiful than they are during the autumn and spring.
What to pack and wear in Guilin?
Light clothing can be worn all year round in Guilin though during the winter months you may want to have some slightly warmer clothing with you. Shoes that are made for walking should be worn at all times in Guilin as the city is not one that is designed for flip flops or sandals. Due to the heavy rainfall during the rainy season carrying an umbrella and light waterproof is a must.
Best months to visit Guilin?
October and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Guilin. The weather averages gathered from Guilin weather forecast and Guilin weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 26°c and average of 200.1429 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Guilin?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 5°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Guilin?
June and May receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 436.80mm.
Travelling to Guilin? Check out our Weather averages of Guilin to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Guilin section.