City in Guangdong, China
Guangzhou weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Guangzhou
Oct–Dec is dry and mild. Mar–Sep is hot, humid and rainy, with typhoons in Jul–Sep. Canton Fair weeks (Apr and Oct) fill hotels.
Guangzhou weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan20°49 mm
- Feb23°41 mm
- Mar26°96 mm
- Apr29°152 mm
- May30°298 mm
- Jun31°332 mm
- Jul32°213 mm
- Aug32°244 mm
- Sep31°178 mm
- Oct29°55 mm
- Nov26°41 mm
- Dec21°30 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C68°F | 8°C47°F | 49 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| February | 23°C73°F | 11°C52°F | 41 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| March | 26°C78°F | 15°C58°F | 96 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| April | 29°C84°F | 19°C66°F | 152 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 30°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 298 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| June | 31°C87°F | 25°C77°F | 332 mm | 88% | Very wet |
| July | 32°C89°F | 25°C78°F | 213 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| August | 32°C89°F | 25°C77°F | 244 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| September | 31°C87°F | 23°C74°F | 178 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C83°F | 19°C66°F | 55 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 26°C78°F | 14°C58°F | 41 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| December | 21°C69°F | 9°C48°F | 30 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Guangzhou?
Mar, Oct–Dec. Oct–Dec is dry and mild. Mar–Sep is hot, humid and rainy, with typhoons in Jul–Sep. Canton Fair weeks (Apr and Oct) fill hotels.
When is the rainy season in Guangzhou?
Rain peaks in June with about 332 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Guangzhou?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Guangzhou get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (47°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Guangzhou Metro
- National Immigration Administration
- China Railway 12306
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.