Best time to visit Guangzhou
The best months to visit Guangzhou are November, December and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
November, December and March score best for Guangzhou weather:
- March23° / 16°CMarch brings humid spring showers; use mornings for Shamian and Yuexiu Park and save Guangdong Museum for wet afternoons.
- November25° / 18°CNovember is dry, warm, and strong for full-day walking after the Canton Fair rush, with Baiyun Mountain and Liwan lanes at their easiest.
- December20° / 13°CDecember is mild and dry, good for temple-heavy Yuexiu days and cooler night walks around Beijing Road or Shamian.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Guangzhou weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 12° | 45 | 11 | 11h |
| February | 20° | 13° | 65 | 15 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 23° | 16° | 133 | 22 | 12h |
| April | 27° | 21° | 208 | 23 | 12h |
| May | 30° | 24° | 318 | 26 | 13h |
| June | 32° | 26° | 384 | 28 | 14h |
| July | 33° | 27° | 257 | 27 | 14h |
| August | 33° | 26° | 283 | 28 | 13h |
| September | 32° | 25° | 168 | 22 | 13h |
| October | 29° | 22° | 74 | 12 | 12h |
| NovemberBest weather | 25° | 18° | 42 | 10 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 20° | 13° | 40 | 8 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Guangzhou month by month
January
Guangzhou in January: 18.5°C high, 11.5°C low, 44.8mm rain over 11 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Chinese New Year/Spring Festival · Winter Solstice
February
Guangzhou in February: 19.9°C high, 13.2°C low, 64.9mm rain over 15 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Chinese New Year/Spring Festival · Winter Solstice
MarchBest weather
Guangzhou in March: 22.8°C high, 16.3°C low, 132.6mm rain over 22 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Tomb Sweeping Day
April
Guangzhou in April: 26.7°C high, 20.5°C low, 208mm rain over 23 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Tomb Sweeping Day
May
Guangzhou in May: 30.1°C high, 23.9°C low, 318.3mm rain over 26 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Tomb Sweeping Day
June
Guangzhou in June: 32°C high, 26.1°C low, 383.8mm rain over 28 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Guangzhou in July: 33.3°C high, 26.8°C low, 256.5mm rain over 27 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Guangzhou in August: 33°C high, 26.4°C low, 283.2mm rain over 28 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Guangzhou in September: 31.9°C high, 25.2°C low, 167.7mm rain over 22 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Mid-autumn Festival
October
Guangzhou in October: 29.2°C high, 22°C low, 74.1mm rain over 12 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Mid-autumn Festival
NovemberBest weather
Guangzhou in November: 25.2°C high, 17.6°C low, 41.5mm rain over 10 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Mid-autumn Festival
DecemberBest weather
Guangzhou in December: 20.2°C high, 12.6°C low, 39.8mm rain over 8 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Winter Solstice
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