Guilin weather in September
In September, Guilin sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 72 mm of rain across 9.5 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Guilin's 4th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Guilin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Guilin is prefecture-level city in Guangxi, China.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM2.5 38.5 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 57/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical September day in Guilin reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°C cooler than August and about 5°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 |
| 7 | 31 | 24 |
| 8 | 31 | 24 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
How September really feels in Guilin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 16 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Guilin weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° / 7° | 96 | 13.6 | 10.6 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 15° / 9° | 106 | 14.6 | 11.1 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 18° / 12° | 222 | 21.2 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 23° / 17° | 284 | 21 | 12.6 | 4.8 |
| May | 27° / 21° | 343 | 21.4 | 13.2 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 373 | 22.7 | 13.5 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 220 | 20.1 | 13.4 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 144 | 16 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 72 | 9.5 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 71 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 21° / 13° | 89 | 9.4 | 10.8 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 15° / 8° | 69 | 9.1 | 10.5 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Guilin gets around 72 mm of rain over 9.5 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 23 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 34% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Oppressive (%) | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Miserable (%) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 52 | 18 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 52 | 17 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 50 | 17 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 49 | 16 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 48 | 16 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 47 | 15 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 45 | 14 |
| 8 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 44 | 14 |
| 9 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 43 | 13 |
| 10 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 42 | 12 |
| 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 11 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 10 |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 39 | 10 |
| 14 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 9 |
| 15 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 8 |
| 16 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 7 |
| 17 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 5 |
| 19 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 5 |
| 20 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 4 |
| 21 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 4 |
| 22 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 4 |
| 23 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 24 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| 25 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 3 |
| 26 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 3 |
| 27 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 2 |
| 28 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 2 |
| 29 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
| 30 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 2 |
Wind in September
Winds average 8 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 6:54 PM to 6:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:54 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:23 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:24 | 6:52 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:24 | 6:51 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:49 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:25 | 6:48 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:45 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:43 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:27 | 6:42 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:28 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:28 | 6:40 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:28 | 6:39 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:38 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:30 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:30 | 6:34 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:32 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:26 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.11 kWh/m² to a high of 4.8 kWh/m² in August across the year — September's 4.51 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Guilin
None of Guilin's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Guilin's rainy season runs March–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Guilin?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Guilin for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Guilin in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Guilin sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Guilin in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Guilin peaks around July 15 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Moderate | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Guilin in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Guilin is worst in March — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (July, 25 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Guilin's WHO annual average of 38.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 48 | 45 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 47 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | Poor |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 49 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 35 | Moderate |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 47 | Poor |
Where is Guilin?
Guilin sits at 25.3°N, 110.3°E, 141 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Yangshuo, 59 km away.
Topography around Guilin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Guilin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Guilin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 156 m around an average of 163 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 758 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,979 m.
The land around Guilin is covered by artificial surfaces (64%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 16 km, and trees (88%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Guilin (25.2802°, 110.2964°, elevation 141 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).