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Foshan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Foshan experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Foshan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Foshan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1899 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Foshan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 338 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Foshan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Foshan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Guangzhou, China (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Guangzhou, China (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Foshan

Sun   Dec 22
19°C | 9°C
N 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
19°C | 9°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 9°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Foshan in China

During the months of February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Foshan?
    Rainy season in Foshan occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Foshan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Foshan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Foshan?
    June tops the wettest month list with 338 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Foshan?
    November is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Foshan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.

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