Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
13°
5°
Good
Feb
16°
8°
Good
Mar
19°
11°
Great
Apr
22°
14°
Great
May
25°
17°
Great
Jun
26°
18°
Great
Jul
25°
17°
Great
Aug
22°
14°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
16°
8°
Good
Nov
13°
5°
Good
Dec
12°
4°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 5°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 16°C | 8°C | 3 | 3h | 75% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 4 | 4h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 5 | 6h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 18°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 5 | 6h | 75% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 4 | 4h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 3 | 3h | 75% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 24°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
The least favorable time to visit Guangzhou is January and November. During this period, you can expect very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, March), when temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C:
Guangzhou has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is June with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is December at just 12°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
| Low °C | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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