Guilin in November
What to expect
Guilin is in late autumn during November, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.
November 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
- 10.9 h
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 06:55 - 17:51
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 11 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 53%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 71%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 19.8°C and low 12.8°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 18% of days (5.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.5 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.5 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~54mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 18% of days (5.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.4 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.4 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~54mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~5 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 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.4 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.4 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~56mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 13% of days (3.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.9 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.9 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~4 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 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 1.3 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~63mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 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 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~66mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. 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 ~85mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~0 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 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. 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 ~62km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. 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 ~21°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 48% of days (14.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.4 days / month
~48% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.4 days / month
- Probability ~48% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 42% of days (12.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.5 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.5 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 36% of days (10.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.7 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.7 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~11 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 34% of days (10.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.1 days / month
~34% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.1 days / month
- Probability ~34% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~10 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 30% of days (8.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.9 days / month
~30% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.9 days / month
- Probability ~30% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~9 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 26% of days (7.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.9 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.9 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~8 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 21% of days (6.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.2 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.2 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~53km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~6 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 17% of days (5.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.2 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.2 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 6% of days (1.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~2 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
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 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% 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 ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. 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 ~21°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. 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 ~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 days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. 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 ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. 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 ~33°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in November. 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 ~9°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 November a good time to visit Guilin?
Typical November days in Guilin reach highs of 20°C (68°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Guilin climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 20°C (68°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Expect mild afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 105 mm (4.1 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:55 and sunset near 17:51. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 9 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.