China · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Guangzhou are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Guangzhou sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2052mm — June is typically the wettest month (~362mm) and December the driest (~33mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 10°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 20° / 12°C | 82mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 23° / 15°C | 112mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 27° / 20°C | 213mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 29° / 23°C | 313mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 31° / 25°C | 362mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 26°C | 276mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 26°C | 268mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 30° / 24°C | 217mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 28° / 21°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 24° / 16°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 20° / 11°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Guangzhou is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Guangzhou is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Guangzhou is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 112mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Guangzhou is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 213mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Guangzhou is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 313mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Guangzhou is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 362mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Guangzhou is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 276mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Guangzhou is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 268mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Guangzhou is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 217mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Guangzhou is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Guangzhou is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Guangzhou is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes