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Monthly climate in Guangzhou, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Guangzhou features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 16 °C (61 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 4 °C (39 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1746 mm (68.7 inches) and receives 166 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Guangzhou enjoys an average of 2967 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 44 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Guangzhou, China §

The warmest months in Guangzhou are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 °C (85 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 16 to 17 °C (61 - 63 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Guangzhou experiences 220 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Guangzhou, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 28°C
(83°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 29°C
(85°F)
Mean maximum 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Average high 20°C
(69°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 25°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 21°C
(70°F)
Daily mean 16°C
(61°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(63°F)
Average low 13°C
(55°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 18°C
(66°F)		 14°C
(57°F)
Mean minimum 7°C
(44°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(46°F)
Minimum 4°C
(39°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(45°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Guangzhou, China §

Guangzhou usually has the most precipitation in May, June and August, with an average of 22 rainy days and 291 mm (11.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Guangzhou are January, November and December. On average, 22 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Guangzhou, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 26 (1.0) 62 (2.4) 110 (4.3) 148 (5.8) 222 (8.7) 361 (14.2) 188 (7.4) 292 (11.5) 199 (7.8) 97 (3.8) 21 (0.8) 19 (0.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 8 14 14 20 23 22 24 21 9 5 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Guangzhou, China §

The sunniest months in Guangzhou are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 8 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Guangzhou: January, March and April receive an average of 6 hours 40 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Guangzhou, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 194 215 206 212 274 255 301 273 271 267 242 252
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 53m 11h 22m 12h 1m 12h 40m 13h 13m 13h 30m 13h 22m 12h 53m 12h 15m 11h 35m 11h 1m 10h 44m

Solar UV radiation in Guangzhou, China §

Guangzhou experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Guangzhou UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Guangzhou, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 7 9 11 12 13 13 13 12 11 10 9 7

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Guangzhou, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Guangzhou. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Guangzhou's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.