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Guilin weather in May

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Guilin May weather at a glance

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In May, Guilin averages 23.3°C, with typical highs of 27.7°C and lows of 19.8°C. The historical average is 22 wet days and 80% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 6.7°C warmer than Seoul, with 13 more wet days.

Guilin May temperature & humidity

Average23.3°CHigh 27.7° / low 19.8°
Humidity80%
Wet days22 days71% of days
Day–night range7.9°

Guilin May rain & wet days

Wet days22 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days71%Not a forecast probability

Pack a light rain jacket, waterproof pouch and quick-dry shoes. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Guilin in May

Choose breathable summer clothes and pack sun protection. Rain is frequent at roughly 22 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes. High humidity makes quick-dry clothing and a spare top especially useful.

  • DaytimeBreathable short sleeves, hat and sunscreen · average high 27.7°C
  • Morning & eveningLight layer for air-conditioned rooms · average low 19.8°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Breathable T-shirtsHat and sunglassesRain jacketWater-resistant shoesCompact umbrellaSpare quick-dry top
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Guilin May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Sunrise on the 15th05:54
Sunset on the 15th19:16
Daylight duration13h 22m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0106:0319:0913h 6m
2026-05-1505:5419:1613h 22m
2026-05-3105:4919:2413h 36m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Best months to visit Guilin

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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May weather by year

May 202423.2°19 wet days, 81% humidity
May 202523.5°25 wet days, 80% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

131°21°
231°17°
332°22°25mm
429°21°59mm
528°21°25mm
631°21°3.3mm
725°20°15mm
828°21°54mm
931°22°1.7mm
1027°16°1.9mm
1127°16°
1228°12°
1330°15°
1430°20°8.4mm
1527°22°26mm
1629°22°61mm
1729°23°54mm
1829°22°80mm
1928°23°31mm
2030°23°18mm
2132°23°14mm
2232°24°23mm
2326°21°47mm
2425°21°1.3mm
2523°17°3mm
2628°17°5.7mm
2722°19°11mm
2822°19°37mm
2927°19°20mm
3029°19°
3130°23°3.7mm

Frequently asked questions

What is Guilin weather like in May?

In May, Guilin averages 23.3°C, with typical highs of 27.7°C and lows of 19.8°C. The historical average is 22 wet days and 80% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Guilin in May?

There are about 22 wet days in May. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What should I wear in Guilin in May?

Choose breathable summer clothes and pack sun protection. Rain is frequent at roughly 22 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes. High humidity makes quick-dry clothing and a spare top especially useful.

What are the best months to visit Guilin?

Recent weather data rates October, November, December among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Guilin weather in May in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Guilin in May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 05:54 and sunset is 19:16 in local time (Asia/Shanghai). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations