When is the best time to visit Guangzhou?
In general the best time to visit Guangzhou is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Guangzhou in different months
This is the average weather in Guangzhou for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 166 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 366 mm in June.
July bring not the best weather. July is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +27°C.
Climate in Guangzhou
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Guangzhou for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Guangzhou during the whole year:
The hottest month in Guangzhou is August with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Guangzhou looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Guangzhou is June with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Guangzhou during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 39 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 28 rainy days and 366 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guangzhou:
What is the hottest month in Guangzhou?
The hottest month in Guangzhou is August with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Guangzhou?
The coldest month in Guangzhou is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Guangzhou worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Guangzhou in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +33°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Guangzhou?
if you're looking to visit Guangzhou when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 39 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
Check out the weather for other cities in China.
Monthly weather in Guangzhou
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guangzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.