Yangshuo Climate – Seasons & Travel Advice

Yangshuo features a subtropical monsoon climate, with abundant rainfall and sunshine. The seasons are distinct and identifiable. Traveling in any season brings to bear a great experience.

Spring (Mar - Apr)

The average spring temperature is 11-18C (52-64F), when all flowers are in blossom. Step into the countryside to see large fields of yellow rapeseed flowers! Walk or ride a bike and explore at your leisure.

What to Wear: hoodie, sweatshirt, baseball jacket, jeans, sneakers

Summer (May - Sep)

The five months long summer is hot and humid. It averages 25-30C (77-86F). In July and August, the hottest period, it reaches 34-37C (93-99F). Traveling in summer, you may find plenty of refuge from heat, prime examples of such are those of the Li River and the Yulong River. Travelers do bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, which is excellent for summer. Also you can  visit the caves in Yangshuo, where it is scenic and much cooler than outside. From late May to August, it is the rainy season, when it has cloud bursts, so please bring rain gears with you.

What to Wear: T-shirt, dress, shorts, sandals

Autumn (Oct - Nov)

It is drier and cooler than summer, with an average temperature at about 20C (68F). It might be a bit cold in the morning and evening, so dress yourselves warmly. It is good weather for outdoor activities like hiking, climbing or riding in the countryside.

What to Wear: shirt, blouse, hoodie, sweatshirt, windbreaker, jeans

Winter (Dec - Feb)

Winter averages about 8-16C (46-61F). The lowest is usually 5-8C (41-46F). If it is sunny, it can reach 18C (64F) by noon. It rarely snows in winter and the occasional flurry only lasts briefly. Winter is dry, so bamboo rafting is rather unlikely. Some people like to visit Yangshuo this time because it is not over crowded. You can visit ancient towns like the Xingping Town and the Fuli Town along the riverside of the Li River, should you want to satisfy your own curiosity.