Climate Insights for Dongguan

Guangdong, China

Hottest
July
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
June
386 mm rain15.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dongguan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,924 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 386 mm 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.The climate in Dongguan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 75.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 15.2 in 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 54°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°FebMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°AprMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°JulMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°AugMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 86°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°F
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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.Temperatures in Dongguan vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 43mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmMarPrecipitation: 117mmAprPrecipitation: 179mmMayPrecipitation: 262mmJunPrecipitation: 386mmJulPrecipitation: 227mmAugPrecipitation: 318mmSepPrecipitation: 203mmOctPrecipitation: 88mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inAprPrecipitation: 7inMayPrecipitation: 10.3inJunPrecipitation: 15.2inJulPrecipitation: 9inAugPrecipitation: 12.5inSepPrecipitation: 8inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Dongguan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,924 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 386 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14 mm. That's 372 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.6 in. That's 14.6 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

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.Dongguan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr24°75°F
May27°80°F
Jun29°84°F
Jul30°86°F
Aug29°84°F
Sep29°83°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov21°71°F
Dec17°62°F

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 36 mm 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 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 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
179 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
386 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h5 mph
227 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h5 mph
318 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in