Guiyang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (84°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Guiyang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1577 mm (62 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Guiyang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 260 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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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 Guiyang.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year