Guangzhou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Guangzhou has a warm oceanic climate. The summer monsoon months are very moist and warm. The city has a long rainy season from April to September. The winters have relatively mild temperatures, are dry and do not last long.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Guangzhou 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
Guangzhou has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2055 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Guangzhou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 388 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 40 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guangzhou Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Guangzhou 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
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guangzhou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Guangzhou 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:
Rainy season in Guangzhou occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 388 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.
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