Best Time to Visit Yangshuo for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, November, September

Avoid

March, April, May, June, July, August

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Weather

9°C – 28°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Yangshuo?

The best time to visit Yangshuo for backpacking is October, November, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Yangshuo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	12°	68	12.6	79%	shoulder
February	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	73	12.7	82%	shoulder
March	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	17°	137	17.1	85%	shoulder
April	54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	23°	194	18.7	85%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	289	18.7	85%	wet
June	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	332	18.6	84%	wet
July	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	206	16.3	80%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	167	15.6	81%	wet
September	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	30°	77	9.8	76%	shoulder
October	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	67	8.6	72%	shoulder
November	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	20°	62	8.6	74%	shoulder
December	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	15°	50	9.9	72%	shoulder