Climate Insights for Guangzhou
Yuexiu District, Guangdong, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Guangzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2,044 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 405 mm of rainfall. Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 80.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 15.9 in of rainfall. Guangzhou 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 53°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Guangzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°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 Guangzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 60°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 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Guangzhou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,044 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 170 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 405 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 15 mm. That's 390 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.Guangzhou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 80.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15.9 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 15.4 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
Guangzhou 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Guangzhou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Guangzhou is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Guangzhou is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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.