Guilin & the Li River
Limestone karsts standing straight out of rice paddies like a scroll painting come to life, drifted past on a bamboo raft at not much speed at all.
The best time to visit Guilin & the Li River is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F). Local time there is 06:25 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
April · high 23°C · rain 350mm · 12.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Guilin (Lingui), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C56°F | 124mm4.9in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| February | 15°C59°F | 200mm7.9in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| March | 20°C68°F | 280mm11.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 23°C73°F | 350mm13.8in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C81°F | 385mm15.2in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 629mm24.8in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| July | 32°C89°F | 308mm12.1in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 183mm7.2in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| September | 31°C87°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C78°F | 81mm3.2in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C69°F | 141mm5.6in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| December | 15°C58°F | 59mm2.3in | 10.6h10.6h |
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When is the best time to visit Guilin & the Li River?
The best time to visit Guilin & the Li River is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
How warm does Guilin & the Li River get?
Typical daytime highs in Guilin & the Li River are Mar–May 23°C (74°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (58°F).
Is Guilin & the Li River expensive?
On the ground, Guilin & the Li River is middling.
What sort of trip is Guilin & the Li River good for?
Guilin & the Li River is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Guilin & the Li River?
The wettest month in Guilin & the Li River is June at 629mm (24.8in), the driest December at 59mm (2.3in), with a monthly average of 235mm (9.3in).
What plug do I need for Guilin & the Li River?
Guilin & the Li River uses type A, C, I sockets at 220 V.
