January is the coldest month in Guilin, when there are a lot of cloudy and rainy days. There is a lot of rainfall, and sometimes snowfall. The average temperature is lower than during the other months.
Average Maximum | Average Minimum | Highest Maximum | Lowest Minimum | |
℃ | 10 | 5 | 18 | -1 |
℉ | 50 | 41 | 64.4 | 30.2 |
Sunny Days: 0 days
Cloudy Days: 19 days
Snow Days: 1 day
Rainy Days: 11 days
In Early January
In early January, the overall temperature is generally 2-7°C. After New Year's Day, the temperature continues to drop for the whole of early January. As most of the days are cloudy and rainy, it is recommended to wear windbreakers, sweaters and padded jackets, etc. to keep warm and bring raingear.
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Weather on the Chinese New Year Festival
On New Year's Day, it can be quite mild and sunny, with the minimum temperature staying around 10°C. It is recommended to wear windbreakers, jackets, suits, thin sweaters and other warm clothes. People of advanced age and fragile health may put on cotton-padded jackets for outdoor activities at night. In Guilin, a New Year's Day outing is an excellent choice.
In Mid-January
In mid-January, the temperature begins to pick up, with the minimum temperature staying generally around 10°C. Compared with early and late January, the middle of January is warmer. As it is cloudy for most of the time, so tourists don't have to worry so much about sun protection. It is recommended to wear windbreakers, jackets, suits and other lightweight warm clothes for outing.
In Late January
In late January, the weather in Guilin gradually cools down as the rain starts. As the chilliest time, the minimum temperature will drop from 9°C to -1°C. It is cloudy and rainy for most days. It is recommended to wear cotton-padded clothes, winter clothes, etc. Bring your rain gear in case of rain and snow.