Guangzhou Weather

Situated in subtropical area, across the Tropic of Cancer in the north, Guangzhou has a typical subtropical marine monsoon climate. The annual average temperature in Guangzhou is 20°C  to 22 °C (68°F  to 71.6 °F) and the difference of average temperature is small. Spring there is wet and rainy. Summer is hot and sometimes has typhoon. Autumn is cool and windy while winter is not very cold.

With mountains in the back and the sea in the front, Guangzhou has warm and rainy weather, as well as other features such as adequate light and heat, long summer and short frosty terms. Heat and rainfall conduce to the growth of plants. It provides an excellent condition for evergreen trees in four seasons and decorates Guangzhou with nick name as "Flower City”. Its average annual rainfall is 1982.7 millimeters, with an average relative humidity of 77%. Throughout the year, April to June is the rainy season and August to September is the hot season with many typhoons. The temperature from October to December is moderate and it is the best time for travelling.

Relevant tips:

I.Weather forecasts services

Dial 121 to get Guangzhou weather information when you are in Guangzhou.

II.Notices for traveling:

1.Best Travel Time: Except the hot summer, the other three seasons are suitable for traveling. Particularly in winter when the northern China snows and blows piercing winds, you can only wear a sweater to pass the winter in Guangzhou.

2.The rainy season in Guangzhou is from April to June. Do not forget taking the rain gear when you prepare for traveling.

3.It often appears typhoons from August to September in Guangzhou. Thus it is not suitable for traveling during these two months. However, if you really want to travel to Guangzhou at that time, it is better to check the latest weather information ahead.