Guilin in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 22 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
22Rainy days (343 mm)
13:14 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 19:12 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very wet: about 22 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

12° 6° J 15° 8° F 18° 12° M 23° 17° A 27° 21° M 30° 24° J 32° 25° J 32° 25° A 31° 23° S 26° 18° O 21° 13° N 15° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 12°C6°C98 mm 14– – 5.6
February 15°C8°C108 mm 15– – 5.8
March 18°C12°C222 mm 21– – 5.4
April 23°C17°C284 mm 21– – 6.1
May 27°C21°C343 mm 22– – 6.1
June 30°C24°C374 mm 23– – 5.9
July 32°C25°C219 mm 20– – 5.3
August 32°C25°C143 mm 16– – 5.7
September 31°C23°C71 mm 10– – 7.4
October 26°C18°C73 mm 8– – 8.0
November 21°C13°C88 mm 10– – 7.5
December 15°C8°C68 mm 9– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Guilin in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 21°C.

When is the best time to visit Guilin?

The best months are October, November, September.