Hottest (avg)
#9 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Guilin.
Wettest (avg)
#5 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#7 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#6 / 12
Close to the yearly wind average.
Highest UV
#7 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#6 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 06:46 - 18:47
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 23 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 79%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
80%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through March in Guilin. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for March. Temperature 19.9°C.
Historical disruption baseline
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.
Likely frequency
13.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~43% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
13.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~42% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
7.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~52mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
5.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~19% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~62km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
3.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~79mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~121mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~68km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
25.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~81% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
24.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~80% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~30mm (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
22.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~73% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
20.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~67% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
19.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~63% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
18.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~60% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~94% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
12.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~40% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
8.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~27% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~56km/h (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
4.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
3.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
2.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters
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.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
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.