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Guilin in March
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Rain
Daylight
12h
What to expect
March in Guilin is early spring, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Guilin.
Hottest (avg)
#9 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#5 / 12
Daylight Hours
#7 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#6 / 12
Highest UV
#7 / 12
Most Humid
#6 / 12
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
- 12 h
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 06:46 - 18:47
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 23 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 79%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 80%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for March. Typical high 19.9°C and low 13.3°C.
Typical disruptions in March
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 43% of days (13.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.2 days / month
~43% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.2 days / month
- Probability ~43% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 42% of days (13.1 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.1 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.1 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~43mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 24% of days (7.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~24% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~24% of days
- Intensity Up to ~52mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 19% of days (5.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.8 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.8 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~6 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~62km/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.
Visibility Moderate
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 13% of days (4.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.0 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.0 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 3.3 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 5% of days (1.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~79mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~121mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~68km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Humidity Moderate
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 81% of days (25.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
25.2 days / month
~81% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 25.2 days / month
- Probability ~81% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~25 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 80% of days (24.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
24.8 days / month
~80% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 24.8 days / month
- Probability ~80% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~25 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 73% of days (22.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.7 days / month
~73% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.7 days / month
- Probability ~73% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~23 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 67% of days (20.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.8 days / month
~67% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.8 days / month
- Probability ~67% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~21 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 63% of days (19.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.7 days / month
~63% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.7 days / month
- Probability ~63% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~20 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 60% of days (18.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.5 days / month
~60% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.5 days / month
- Probability ~60% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~19 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 40% of days (12.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.3 days / month
~40% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.3 days / month
- Probability ~40% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 27% of days (8.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.5 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.5 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~56km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Other Minor
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 13% of days (4.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.0 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.0 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 10% of days (3.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 6% of days (2.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good time to visit Guilin?
Typical March days in Guilin reach highs of 19°C (66°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, March sits in the middle of the Guilin climate range.
What are temperatures like in March?
In March, you can usually expect highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in March?
Rainfall in March averages 229 mm (9.0 in) across roughly 23 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 March?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:46 and sunset near 18:47. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in March?
UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in March?
In March, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 46 km/h (29 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.