One of the first questions people have when considering a trip to Guilin China has to do with the best time of year to go. Obviously, people want to schedule a trip around the most beautiful seasons and often times when cultural festivals are taking place, but most people try to coordinate a trip such as this with the weather. If you are looking at going to Guilin and want to pick the time of the year with the nicest climate, the following information will help.

The overall climate in Guilin is subtropical although there are four distinct seasons. For starters, the coolest time of the year when temperatures range between 45 and 50 is the month of January. On the other hand, the hottest season with temperatures hovering around 85 degrees is in July. Therefore, the first thing you would need to determine is the type of activities of which you are most interested.

The summer in Guilin is usually rainy, with the exception of May and June. Although people will travel to China at this time, most want to avoid the monsoon season and the need to carry an umbrella. The winters are beautiful in Guilin, offering an entirely different set of things to see. Of course, temperatures can get quite cold so it would be important to take lots of warm clothing. Even if you visit Guilin in early spring or the fall, we suggest you take sweaters and sweatshirts, especially for night when temperatures are cooler.

The best time to take a trip to Guilin is from April to October. Now, if you decide to go during the peak season, you need to keep two things in mind. First, because this is the busiest tourist seasons, prices for transportation, hotels, meals, and activities would be higher than if you visited during the off peak season. Second, May 1 to May 7 is May Day and October 1 to October 7 is National Day, which are extremely busy times that should be avoided. The popular programs such as cruising on the li river could be difficult to purchase tickets if booked late.

Many people love visiting Guilin late in the spring when temperatures are comfortable and prices low. Then, if you want to go early in the year, you would find cooler temperatures and the months of January and February is when the Spring Festival occurs, another very busy time. Regardless of the time of year that you choose, make sure you take appropriate clothing and always pack several pairs of comfortable walking shoes. In fact, it is suggested that you also take or purchase insect repellent and medication that can help ward off heatstroke.