Guilin in February
What to expect
In Guilin, February sits in late winter, with a clear seasonal rhythm running through the month. Most days sit on the cooler side, with evenings that ease back comfortably. Daylight is moderate, so steady pacing works well. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Guilin.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.3 h
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 07:12 - 18:30
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 17 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 75%
- Snowfall
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Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 77%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 15.4°C and low 8.5°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 50% of days (14.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.2 days / month
~50% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.2 days / month
- Probability ~50% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~14 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 27% of days (7.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.7 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.7 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 27% of days (7.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.6 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.6 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.5 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.5 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~60km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.8 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~31mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~51mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 76% of days (21.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
21.4 days / month
~76% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 21.4 days / month
- Probability ~76% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~21 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 68% of days (19.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.2 days / month
~68% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.2 days / month
- Probability ~68% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 61% of days (17.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.2 days / month
~61% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.2 days / month
- Probability ~61% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~17 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 58% of days (16.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.3 days / month
~58% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.3 days / month
- Probability ~58% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 52% of days (14.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.6 days / month
~52% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.6 days / month
- Probability ~52% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 47% of days (13.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.3 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.3 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~93% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~13 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 38% of days (10.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.7 days / month
~38% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.7 days / month
- Probability ~38% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 28% of days (7.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.9 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.9 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~8 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 24% of days (6.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.7 days / month
~24% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.7 days / month
- Probability ~24% of days
- Intensity Up to ~55km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~7 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 22% of days (6.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.3 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.3 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~6 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.8 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~9°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Guilin?
Typical February days in Guilin reach highs of 15°C (59°F) with nights around 8°C (46°F). It usually feels cool by day and cool after dark. Overall, February sits in the middle of the Guilin climate range.
What are temperatures like in February?
Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 15°C (59°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Expect cool afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 115 mm (4.5 in) across roughly 17 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 07:12 and sunset near 18:30. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 44 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.