If you plan to visit Guilin in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 325 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
325 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guilin has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Guilin in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guilin for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +91°F.
Is Guilin warm or cold in May?
Guilin is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Guilin:
Climate in Guilin in May
Guilin weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+81°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+54°F
+61°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+99°F
+99°F
Rainfall
291 mm
325 mm
334 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1007 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
4
5
3
Rainy days
24
24
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +81°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 291 mm to 325 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Guilin in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Guilin is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Guilin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 151 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Guilin, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Guilin wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 334 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Guilin?
This is the weather in Guilin in May 2024:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
🌧️
+78°F
3 May
🌧️
+81°F
4 May
🌧️
+84°F
5 May
🌧️
+85°F
6 May
☁️
+84°F
7 May
☁️
+68°F
8 May
☁️
+69°F
9 May
🌫️
+70°F
10 May
🌫️
+71°F
11 May
☁️
+68°F
12 May
☀️
+77°F
13 May
🌫️
+77°F
14 May
🌫️
+77°F
15 May
☀️
+85°F
16 May
🌧️
+83°F
17 May
🌧️
+90°F
18 May
☀️
+91°F
19 May
🌧️
+85°F
20 May
🌧️
+84°F
21 May
🌧️
+90°F
22 May
☁️
+75°F
23 May
☁️
+70°F
24 May
🌫️
+76°F
25 May
🌧️
+83°F
26 May
🌧️
+88°F
27 May
🌧️
+89°F
28 May
☁️
+92°F
29 May
☀️
+94°F
30 May
☀️
+99°F
31 May
☁️
+92°F
In May 2024 Guilin had 5 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Guilin climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Guilin in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+72°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 990 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 3078 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guilin in May:
Is May a good time to visit Guilin?
It’s always a good time to visit Guilin, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Guilin in May?
May is warm in Guilin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Guilin rainy in May?
Guilin is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Guilin in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guilin in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guilin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
