Guangzhou
A dim sum culture the rest of the country credits as the original, a Pearl River cruise past a skyline that adds a new tower every time you look away, and a wholesale market scene so vast it has entire streets dedicated to a single product.
The best time to visit Guangzhou is Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F). Local time there is 05:36 (UTC+8).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 77°F · rain 7.3in · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Guangzhou (Huadu), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C68°F | 36mm1.4in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| February | 21°C70°F | 121mm4.8in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| March | 25°C77°F | 186mm7.3in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 27°C80°F | 204mm8.0in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C86°F | 327mm12.9in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| June | 31°C88°F | 453mm17.8in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| July | 33°C92°F | 238mm9.4in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 368mm14.5in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 32°C89°F | 260mm10.2in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C83°F | 107mm4.2in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C78°F | 43mm1.7in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 20°C68°F | 17mm0.7in | 10.7h10.7h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CNY · renminbi
- Language
- Standard Chinese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Guangzhou?
The best time to visit Guangzhou is Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F).
How warm does Guangzhou get?
Typical daytime highs in Guangzhou are Mar–May 27°C (81°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (90°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 20°C (69°F).
Is Guangzhou expensive?
On the ground, Guangzhou is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Guangzhou good for?
Guangzhou is good for eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.
