Weather in Guangzhou

• All Year
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• Spring

Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Guangzhou experiences significant temperature fluctuations throughout the year, with the hottest months being July and August, where maximum temperatures reach 34°C

• In contrast, the coolest months are January and December, with maximums around 21°C

• Overall, the temperature range varies from a minimum of 15.2°C in December to a maximum of 34.0°C in July and August, indicating a warm and humid climate typical of sub-tropical regions.

Conditions

• In Guangzhou, the total sun hours experience a notable decline during the summer months, hitting a low of just 0.3 hours in June when precipitation peaks at nearly 15mm.

• Conversely, the winter months of December and January boast higher sun hours of around 5 hours, accompanied by significantly lower precipitation levels, which suggests a distinct seasonal pattern of drier, sunnier conditions during winter contrasted with the rainy, overcast summer periods.

Astronomy

• In Guangzhou, the sunrise times vary significantly throughout the year, with the earliest occurring in June at 05:41 and the latest in January at 07:09. Similarly, sunset times peak in July with the latest at 19:14, while the earliest sunset occurs in November at 17:43.

• The day length also reflects these seasonal changes, with the shortest day lasting 10 hours and 44 minutes in December and the longest day extending to 13 hours and 31 minutes in June. This indicates a pronounced variation in daylight hours across seasons in Guangzhou, highlighting how the city experiences significantly longer days during the summer compared to winter.