Guiyang, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Guiyang, China? If you're planning to go to Guiyang, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Guiyang, China

Based on the climate and weather in Guiyang, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Guiyang, China by month

January

If you visit Guiyang during January, you are likely to find that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella

February

February in Guiyang is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Standard footwear

March

March in Guiyang is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Dresses
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

April

April in Guiyang is balmy and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Light footwear
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts

May

In May, Guiyang is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Guiyang, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof footwear

June

June in Guiyang is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts

July

In July, Guiyang is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 60s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Guiyang, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

August

August in Guiyang is hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Skirts

September

September in Guiyang is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) to high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sandals

October

October in Guiyang is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans

November

If you vacation in Guiyang during November, you are likely to find that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear

December

If you vacation in Guiyang during December, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Umbrella
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Guiyang, China

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Guiyang, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and I
A SIM card that works in Guiyang
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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