Guilin Weather in May

Season: Spring
Overview: 
1. Guilin’s weather in May is mild and perfect for various sightseeing activities: it’s warm overall through the month, with cool early mornings and late evenings. 
2. May is the rainy season, bringing heavy downpours and many rainy days. But most rain tends to happen in the early morning, so daytime travel plans will not be significantly influenced. 
3. May is an off-peak travel season, seeing moderate crowds and relatively low travel costs. But remember to avoid the May Day holiday in early May. 

Warm Temperatures in May

Guilin in May enjoys a pleasant climate, with a moderate temperature difference between day and night. During daytime periods, the weather is quite warm, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 32°C (81-90°F). Sometimes, visitors may even feel a bit hot, especially in mid-day hours by late month when the highest temperature can even reach 35°C (95°F), showing the traces of early summer. Luckily, the morning and night hours send cool feelings, with daily lows of 17-25°C (63-77°F). 

However, it’s worth noting that Guilin in May is not warm every day. When heavy downpours occur, the daily temperatures range between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius (64-72 degrees Fahrenheit). Besides, the weather may change quickly in a single day: sometimes it drizzles or rains heavily in the morning but turns sunny in the afternoon, making the apparent temperature turns for notable cool to comfortably warm. Therefore, it’s a wise move to wear layers to adapt to the unstable weather. 
 In May, Guilin receives the richest rainfall throughout the year, which is 352 mm over 19 rainy days on average. Influenced by strong monsoon winds, heavy downpours occur frequently. Fortunately, they won’t last for a whole day, and usually fall predominantly during the early mornings, rarely impacting your daytime travel schedules. In addition, heavy rainfall is sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and even hail. 

Despite the high intensity of rainfall, the terrain slopes and a dense river network facilitate rapid drainage. So don’t worry, it’s unlikely to see travelers being stranded in hotels for all day. 

Abundant rainfall contributes to plentiful river flows, but heavy downpours may stir the river and cause the water to turn yellowish. 

Rainy Season View in Guilin

 May is one of the most humid months in Guilin, with the average humidity level of 81%. This makes the perceived temperature higher. Particularly, during breaks in the rainy climate when the temperature is usually high, the air is still heavy with moisture, making you feel rather muggy – almost like sitting in a sauna. If you plan to go out in the first half of the day, your clothes might already feel slightly damp by lunchtime, so it’s essential to pack a few quick-dry T-shirts. 
 Although Guilin in May experiences frequent rainfall and limited sunshine hours, about 4 hours per day on average, the sun remains intensely strong with high ultraviolet radiation levels. Peak UV intensity occurs at 11.

Besides, Guilin enjoys ample daylight hours in May, ranging from 13 to 13.5 hours per day on average. Ample daylight allows visitors to enjoy a relatively relaxed itinerary, sparing them the fatigue of rushing between attractions, given the considerable distances between Guilin’s scenic spots. 

Intense Sunshine in May

 

Two River and Four Lakes Attraction

Of course. May is one of the best months to visit Guilin. 

On the one hand, warm temperatures allow Guilin to display its finest scenery in May: lush vegetation and beautiful blossoms. Despite the intense rainfall, it won’t affect the outdoor activities by large most of the time, but will cause the river water level to rise, offering a stunning view and a wonderful river cruise. 

On the other hand, May is not a peak travel month in Guilin. Except for the first five days, the duration of the May Day holiday, May sees fewer tourists in Guilin, so you don’t have to wait in long lines in front of attractions. Besides, flight tickets and hotel rates remain at a reasonable level.