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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Guilin in May

Mixed · 49/100
High / low27° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation373 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover55%monthly average
25.28° N, 110.30° EElevation 141 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goGuilin · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeOct–Dec
May: high / low27° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Guilin averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 373 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Days are 3.7° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.5°.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Guilin. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 19:17 local time, giving 13 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%82%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

China's best in May

Where to go in May
Jiuquan
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Jiuquan

Gansu
23°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiuquan
Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan

Gansu
22°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiayuguan
Sandaoqiao
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Sandaoqiao

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
3wet days
92score
Sandaoqiao
Wuhai
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Wuhai

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
4wet days
91score
Wuhai
·Questions

Guilin in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Guilin?

May scores 49/100 for Guilin, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Guilin in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 20°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Guilin in May?

Guilin receives about 373 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 21 days.