Average weather for Guilin in May
It's warm in May in Guilin with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 23°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Guilin with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 21°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Guilin is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 245 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Guilin in May |
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29°C | 22°C | |
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31°C | 28°C | |
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27°C | -5°C | |
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245 mm | 105 mm | |
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18 days | 14 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Guilin?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Guilin. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Guilin runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 41°C in 2023, Guilin reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Guilin
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Guilin, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Guilin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Guilin, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Guilin.
Daily UV index in May in Guilin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Guilin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Guilin over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Guilin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Guilin over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Guilin, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Guilin
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Guilin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Guilin by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Guilin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.