Guangzhou

Guangzhou

Guangdong, People's Republic of China

Local time18:52 Sunrise06:29 Sunset17:52 Elevation21 m
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Weather

When is the best time to visit Guangzhou?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 35° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 19° 11° Jan 20° 13° Feb 23° 16° Mar 27° 20° Apr 30° 23° May 32° 25° Jun 34° 26° Jul 34° 26° Aug 32° 25° Sep 30° 21° Oct 26° 17° Nov 21° 12° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

51 Jan 56 Feb 101 Mar 194 Apr 329 May 365 Jun 243 Jul 270 Aug 203 Sep 67 Oct 37 Nov 33 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 34° July
Coldest month 11° January
Wettest month 365mm June
Rain per year 1,949mm
Rainy days per year 110
Sunshine hours per year 1,560

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Guangzhou weather station, 25 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Sunshine hours Daylight
January 19.0 °C 10.9 °C 51 mm 4.9 113 10.9 h
February 20.3 °C 12.8 °C 56 mm 5.9 78 11.4 h
March 22.6 °C 15.8 °C 101 mm 9.1 62 12.0 h
April 26.7 °C 19.9 °C 194 mm 11.1 69 12.7 h
May 30.3 °C 23.4 °C 329 mm 13.8 103 13.3 h
June 32.3 °C 25.4 °C 365 mm 16.4 128 13.5 h
July 33.6 °C 26.1 °C 243 mm 14.2 179 13.4 h
August 33.5 °C 25.8 °C 270 mm 14.0 166 12.9 h
September 32.3 °C 24.5 °C 203 mm 9.5 167 12.3 h
October 29.6 °C 21.2 °C 67 mm 3.8 182 11.6 h
November 25.6 °C 17.0 °C 37 mm 3.4 160 11.0 h
December 21.0 °C 12.2 °C 33 mm 3.7 153 10.7 h
For your trip

Plan your trip to Guangzhou

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What to pack

What to wear in Guangzhou

Day30 °C Night21 °C Rain67 mm

October in Guangzhou: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen
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    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Guangzhou

  • The weather is pleasant for walking around from November to February: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • 82% of the year's rain falls between April and September.
Near Guangzhou

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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

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