SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in September
China
September in Yangshuo: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons.
#7 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #1051 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in September
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yangshuo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Yangshuo in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Rice harvest in the valleys
20 Sep – 20 Oct · usuallyThe paddies between the karst turn gold and get cut by hand through October. It is the month the bike routes out to Yulong River look like the paintings.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yangshuo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- September in Yangshuo: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in September?
- In September, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 23.3°C, with about 86.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in September?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in September.
Other months in Yangshuo
Compare Yangshuo in September
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Similar destinations in East Asia — September
Within 300 km: Guilin's Longji terraces turn gold around 20 Sep – 15 Oct.