Guilin gets busiest in April, May, September, October, and November. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Guilin?

For thinner crowds, visit Guilin in January, February, and July, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Guilin least crowded?

Guilin is least crowded in January, February, and July.

nature · China · 25.27°N 110.29°E

Best time to visit Guilin (and when it is crowded)

Guilin is a nature destination in China. Its peak season is April, May, September, October, and November, and it is least crowded in January, February, and July. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

April, May, September, October, and November

Quietest months

January, February, and July

Guilin month by month

How crowded Guilin gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Guilin in January: Quiet
Guilin in February: Quiet
Guilin in March: Moderate
Guilin in April: Packed
Guilin in May: Packed
Guilin in June: Very Busy
Guilin in July: Quiet
Guilin in August: Very Busy
Guilin in September: Packed
Guilin in October: Packed
Guilin in November: Packed
Guilin in December: Moderate

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Guilin busy?: Guilin gets busiest in April, May, September, October, and November. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Guilin?: For thinner crowds, visit Guilin in January, February, and July, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Guilin least crowded?: Guilin is least crowded in January, February, and July.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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