When is the best time to go to Guangzhou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Guangzhou, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Guangzhou
Guangzhou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Guangzhou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 37mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
January in Guangzhou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guangzhou.
January is in the winter in Guangzhou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Guangzhou weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 62mm | 2.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Guangzhou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guangzhou.
February is in the winter in Guangzhou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Guangzhou weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 90mm | 2.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Guangzhou is characteristically warm and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guangzhou.
March is in the spring in Guangzhou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 188mm | 3.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
Guangzhou's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guangzhou.
April is in the spring in Guangzhou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 286mm | 4.7hrs | 14hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Guangzhou and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Guangzhou.
May is in the spring in Guangzhou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 286mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 286mm | 5.5hrs | 11.7hrs |
The climate in Guangzhou during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Guangzhou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 286mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 227mm | 7.7hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Guangzhou is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Guangzhou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 227mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 233mm | 6.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Guangzhou is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Guangzhou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 233mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 185mm | 6.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
Guangzhou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Guangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Guangzhou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Guangzhou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 76mm | 6.6hrs | 14hrs |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Guangzhou and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Guangzhou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Guangzhou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Guangzhou weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 43mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
The climate in Guangzhou during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Guangzhou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Guangzhou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Guangzhou weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 25mm | 5.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Guangzhou is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Guangzhou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Guangzhou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Guangzhou with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Guangzhou weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 286mm 11.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
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