Climate Insights for Dongguan

The climate in Dongguan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1924mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 386mm of rainfall. Dongguan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Dongguan vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Dongguan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1924mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 386mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14mm. That's 372mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Dongguan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Dongguan, which began on June 21, 2026. Dongguan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

The best time to visit Dongguan is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dongguan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.