Guangzhou Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (93°F) in July to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in July to around 12°C (54°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Guangzhou has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2055 mm (81 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Guangzhou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 388 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 40 mm (1.6 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year