The climate of Guangzhou
According to citypopulationreview, Guangzhou (Canton) is the cultural, economic and industrial center of Guangdong Province. This port city on the Pearl River is a real modern metropolis. The Yuexiu Park is highly recommended. The park is a perfect combination of cultural delights, such as the sculpture of the goats, and natural beauty. Also near the city are some beautiful hills and mountains to discover, such as the Mountain of the White Cloud and the Pearl Hill: great places to take a break from the busy and hectic life in Guangzhou.
According to paulfootwear, Guangzhou has a warm maritime climate. It is very humid due to the monsoon. The summers are therefore very humid and hot. The city has a long rainy season, from April to September. Winters are relatively mild and dry and do not last that long.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of rainfall per month | ||
| January | 18℃ | 10℃ | 4 | 9 | ||
| February | 18℃ | 11℃ | 3 | 12 | ||
| March | 22℃ | 15℃ | 3 | 15 | ||
| April | 26℃ | 19℃ | 3 | 16 | ||
| May | 30℃ | 23℃ | 5 | 19 | ||
| June | 31℃ | 24℃ | 5 | 19 | ||
| July | 33℃ | 25℃ | 7 | 16 | ||
| August | 33℃ | 25℃ | 7 | 17 | ||
| September | 31℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 13 | ||
| October | 29℃ | 21℃ | 6 | 8 | ||
| November | 24℃ | 16℃ | 6 | 7 | ||
| December | 20℃ | 11℃ | 5 | 7 | ||
Weather in Guangzhou
Here you will find the weather forecast for Guangzhou. View the current weather in Guangzhou and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Guangzhou. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Guangzhou. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Guangzhou? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
May weather
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in July
In the month of July, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in October
In the month of October, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in November
In the month of November, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
December weather
In December, the average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is around 20 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
