Guilin & Yangshuo
China · East Asia
The best time to visit Guilin & Yangshuo is April–November, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and hiking. Superb clear, warm weather and minimal rain make this prime travel time. The first week of October brings massive National Day Golden Week crowds and premium pricing.
Plan a trip to Guilin & YangshuoMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7/10 | 13°C · 15 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture. Chilly and overcast with persistent damp cold, though river cruises still operate. Chinese New Year late in the month brings brief surges in domestic visitors and festive displays. |
| February | 7/10 | 14°C · 19 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture. Cool and damp with frequent light drizzle, creating the classic misty karst peak scenery. Travel spikes sharply during Spring Festival celebrations before returning to quiet conditions. |
| March | 7/10 | 20°C · 24 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Temperatures warm up amid very high rainfall days, shrouding the karst peaks in picturesque heavy mist. Rapeseed flowers blossom in the surrounding countryside and along the Yulong River. |
| April | 8/10 | 23°C · 23 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, City breaks. Mild and pleasant temperatures arrive, though frequent rain showers persist. Longji Rice Terraces are flooded with water in preparation for planting, creating mirror-like hillside vistas. |
| May | 8/10 | 27°C · 24 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, City breaks. Warm, lush, and wet conditions define late spring. The May Day holiday week brings intense domestic crowds, while outdoor bamboo rafting and river cruises operate at full capacity. |
| June | 8/10 | 30°C · 26 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. This is the wettest month of the year with heavy downpours that can occasionally disrupt river navigation and flood low-lying riverside paths. Karst scenery is remarkably lush and green between rains. |
| July | 8/10 | 32°C · 22 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Nightlife, Culture. Hot and humid summer days with frequent convective showers attract huge numbers of domestic family travelers. Bamboo rafting and evening light shows like Impression Sanjie Liu are bustling. |
| August | 8/10 | 32°C · 20 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Nightlife, Culture. High temperatures and humidity continue throughout the peak summer travel season. Countryside cycling and river floating remain extremely popular despite daytime heat. |
| September | 9/10 | 31°C · 11 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Rainfall drops sharply, leading into one of the best months for outdoor hiking and photography. Longji Rice Terraces turn golden yellow as harvest approaches. |
| October | 10/10 | 25°C · 8 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Superb clear, warm weather and minimal rain make this prime travel time. The first week of October brings massive National Day Golden Week crowds and premium pricing. |
| November | 9/10 | 21°C · 10 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Hiking, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Comfortably cool, crisp weather with low precipitation offers ideal conditions for rock climbing, cycling, and hiking without the peak-season crowds. |
| December | 7/10 | 15°C · 8 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture. Drier but cold and overcast conditions prevail, with low river water levels affecting some rafting routes. Tourism drops to its quietest and most affordable level. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa required (embassy) — Standard tourist visa required prior to arrival at a Chinese consular mission.
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