Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
10°
Great
Feb
20°
12°
Good
Mar
23°
16°
Good
Apr
27°
20°
Good
May
29°
23°
Good
Jun
31°
25°
Good
Jul
32°
26°
Good
Aug
32°
26°
Good
Sep
30°
24°
Good
Oct
28°
21°
Great
Nov
25°
16°
Great
Dec
20°
11°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 19°C | 10°C | 7 | 7h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| February | 20°C | 12°C | 10 | 6h | 78% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 23°C | 16°C | 15 | 5h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 27°C | 20°C | 18 | 6h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 23°C | 22 | 7h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 24 | 8h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 23 | 10h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 24 | 9h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 16 | 9h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 6 | 9h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 25°C | 16°C | 6 | 8h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 20°C | 11°C | 5 | 7h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 26°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 32°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
The least favorable time to visit Guangzhou is March and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Guangzhou during the best travel months (October, November, December), when temperatures range from 16°C to 24°C:
Guangzhou has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is August with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 2081mm across approximately 176 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 |
| Low °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 49 | 64 | 140 | 231 | 331 | 392 | 260 | 294 | 180 | 61 | 39 | 40 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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