May · China
Best time to visit Guilin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guilin in May
Average temperature 23°C, 411 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 411 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Guilin scores 5.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 411 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Guilin's karst peaks and rivers make it the classic scene of southern China.
May in Guilin — workable with trade-offs
May averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
411 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guilin in May?
- In May, Guilin averages 23°C, 411 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Guilin?
- May earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Guilin in May?
- Expect about 411 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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