Guiyang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Guiyang can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Guiyang. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Guiyang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1577 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Guiyang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 260 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guiyang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Guiyang serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guiyang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. 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 Guiyang in China
During the months of April, May, September and October 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June and July.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 260 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 170 hours of sunshine.
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