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

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

When to go to Yangshuo, China

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

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

January

January here is chilly. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost 5-10 days this month. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

If you go to Yangshuo in February, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

If you go to Yangshuo in March, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April for Yangshuo is warm. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants

May

Traveling to Yangshuo in May, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

June

June in Yangshuo is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Shorts

July

If you are traveling to Yangshuo in July, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Umbrella

August

If you go to Yangshuo in August, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Skirts
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat

September

September for Yangshuo can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Sandals

October

October here is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear

November

November for Yangshuo is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in this region is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost occasionally. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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