Yangshuo climate
Yangshuo (Guangxi, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 1,803 mm71 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Yangshuo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 439 | 949 | 722.8 |
| Feb | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 722.8 |
| Mar | 2272 | 1253 | 1762 | 1505.9 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1662 | 2170 | 1967.7 |
| May | 2985 | 2169 | 2577 | 29712 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 37315 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 2098.2 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2883 | 1505.9 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2171 | 2678 | 883.4 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 2171 | 1151 | 1661 | 873.4 |
| Dec | 1660 | 541 | 1051 | 542.1 |
| Year | 3289 | 439 | 2068 | 1,80371 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 77% | 2.0 | 10:45 |
| Feb | 80% | 82% | 2.2 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 80% | 87% | 2.4 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 81% | 85% | 3.1 | 12:43 |
| May | 84% | 83% | 3.8 | 13:20 |
| Jun | 87% | 86% | 3.9 | 13:40 |
| Jul | 86% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:32 |
| Aug | 84% | 74% | 4.7 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 82% | 64% | 4.3 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 56% | 3.7 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 78% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:54 |
| Dec | 74% | 62% | 2.4 | 10:36 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Yangshuo is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.1 °C34.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,803 mm71 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (373 mm15 in), the driest is December (54 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in December to 87% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Yangshuo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 21 °C71 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 56 mm2.2 in to 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (373 mm15 in) and humid (87% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Yangshuo
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 439 to 7 °C45 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2272 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1253 to 21 °C69 °F, about 214 mm8.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 244 mm9.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2171 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1151 to 21 °C71 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Yangshuo compares
Compared with Guilin, about 59 km to the north, Yangshuo has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Yangshuo is the 81st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Baton Rouge (United States, Cfa), Lafayette (United States, Cfa) and Beaumont (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Guilin 59 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,766 mm70 in
- Hezhou 117 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,727 mm68 in
- Liuzhou 121 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,681 mm66 in
- Wuzhou 166 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,644 mm65 in
- Laibin 172 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,623 mm64 in
- Yizhou 187 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,570 mm62 in
- Guigang 206 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,634 mm64 in
- Yongzhou 215 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,431 mm56 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Yangshuo?
July is the warmest month in Yangshuo, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Yangshuo?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Yangshuo?
June is the wettest month with about 373 mm (14.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Yangshuo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 416 m, while Yangshuo lies at about 116 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.