Best time to visit Guangzhou: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Guangzhou are Jan, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Oct, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Aug, Oct, Nov and Dec
Off season
May, Jun and Jul
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 11.6°C – 20.4°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 8.3/10
Feb
Temp: 13.4°C – 21.8°C
Rain: 36mm
Sunshine: 6.1h/day
Visit score: 8/10
Mar
Temp: 16.1°C – 24.3°C
Rain: 124mm
Sunshine: 6h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Apr
Temp: 20.6°C – 28.2°C
Rain: 345mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 6.8/10
May
Temp: 22.9°C – 29.3°C
Rain: 283mm
Sunshine: 6.8h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Jun
Temp: 25.3°C – 31.3°C
Rain: 395mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Jul
Temp: 26.3°C – 32.8°C
Rain: 276mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.8°C – 32°C
Rain: 355mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25.2°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 401mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
BestTemp: 22.3°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 83mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
BestTemp: 17.5°C – 25°C
Rain: 26mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 9.8/10
Dec
BestTemp: 13.1°C – 21.5°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 8.4/10
When to go, and when not to
January, October, November, and December stand out as the best-rated months to visit Guangzhou, largely because rainfall drops well below the levels seen in the middle of the year. November is a clear high point, with only 26mm of rain, 7.6 hours of sunshine a day, and a comfortable high of 25.0C, while January and December offer similarly dry conditions with highs around 20.4C and 21.5C.
The trade-off comes with peak season months, which include January, August, October, November, and December, when travel demand is higher alongside the good weather in the cooler months. Outside those, the hottest and wettest stretch runs from late spring through summer, with July reaching a high of 32.8C, June recording 395mm of rain, and September seeing 401mm, making the off-season months of May, June, and July cheaper but noticeably wetter and hotter.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.