Monthly climate guide
Guilin weather in May
With highs near 27°C (80°F) and lows around 18°C (65°F), May feels warm in Guilin. Rainfall averages about 277 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- It's wetter than a typical month in Guilin — roughly 76% more rain than average.
- It's humid — around 85% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Guilin is usually about 4°C cooler than Guangzhou, 390 km away, in May.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Guilin.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
277 mm
very wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Guilin weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 66 mm | 80% | 83% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 69 mm | 80% | 86% |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 49°F | 158 mm | 83% | 88% |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 192 mm | 83% | 85% |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 65°F | 277 mm | 85% | 83% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 71°F | 393 mm | 89% | 88% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 227 mm | 87% | 79% |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 72°F | 161 mm | 85% | 75% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 67°F | 118 mm | 83% | 71% |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 72 mm | 81% | 64% |
| November | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 49°F | 104 mm | 82% | 70% |
| December | 14°C / 56°F | 3°C / 38°F | 52 mm | 76% | 71% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Guilin?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Guilin →Other China cities in May
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Guilin in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Guilin?
May is one of the wetter months in Guilin, with about 277 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Guilin in May?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Guilin in May?
Guilin typically gets around 277 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Guilin (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.