Best time to visit Guangzhou

The best time to visit Guangzhou is either spring or autumn, particularly in Apr, May, Oct, and Nov. During these months, Guangzhou is neither cold nor hot with most find days without interruption of the typhoon.

And also, during the Spring Festival time in January, unlike cities in North China, Guangzhou becomes a world of flowers, with blossoms and flower markets almost everywhere.

Guangzhou Climate Characters

With the typical sub-tropical climate, Guangzhou is extremely hot in Summer with humidity levels and the highest temperature almost around40 degrees Celsius. And with the costal line location, typhoon days will be major in June to September which may cause a bad road condition.

Canton Fair Period

The largest trade fair of China – Canton Fair – is held twice a year, separately lies in the Weeks from Mid-April to Early May and Mid-October to Early November. For sightseeing tourists, it is better to book hotel in advance or even avoid this period to travel to Guangzhou since the high hotel rate and the urgent hotel room supplement.

Travel to Guangzhou in Spring

Spring (March to May) in Guangzhou is wet. Rainy days possess lots of this period, and May will be the high rainfall period. During this time, warm but wet days may let your Guangzhou tour with a not very good mood. But the spring of Guangzhou is recommended to go with the colourful flowers in this city.

• Appreciating blossoms in parks of Guangzhou such as the South China Botanical Garden, Yuexiu Park, etc

• Clothes to pack - It is better to pack sweater and light clothes, also, some clothes for warm days such as shirts and jackets are necessary as well

Travel to Guangzhou in Summer

The summer (May to September) in Guangzhou can be lasted for 5 months, and the hottest months are July and August. Generally, we suggested avoiding travelling to Guangzhou in this time although it is the peak travel time for domestic travellers. Typhoon and thunderstorms often visit this city.

• Water activity may be the recommended at this season. You can not only ease the summer high temperature, but also take pleasure in the ease and pleasure of the water activities.

• Light short wears, napkins, sunblock, caps, mosquito repellent are advised to prepare if you travel Guangzhou in melting summer.

Chimelong Water Park

Travel to Guangzhou in Autumn

Autumn in Guangzhou (Late Sep - Dec) will be the best time for tourists because of the sunny and cool days. Plan your Guangzhou tour in this moment, you can go to any where you want to visit without too anxious about the climate.

• Golden Shopping Time – the comfortable weather ensure tourists a fantastic shopping tour in Guangzhou. The attractive prices of goods will let you can not help purchasing.

• Besides Canton Fair period, also try to avoid National Day Golden Week from Oct 1 to 7. it is another China domestic travel peak season.

Travel to Guangzhou in Winter

The winter (Dec to Mar) is a little cold but short, and sweaters are enough for this time. Even though climate is mild in Guangzhou, the sun light is pretty great, so it is suggested to make good preparation for sunburn prevention. The wintertime in Guangdong, quite different from the northern part of China, is actually a sea of flowers. It is a great time for the flower-lovers to see.

• Another suggested travel time is the Spring Festival. During this time, Flower Fair will be held annually, generally taking place days before the lunar Chinese New Year.

limate Data Table for Guangzhou

Month Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
maximum temperature (℃)	17.62	18.31	21.4	25.1	28.6	31.1	32.3	32.1	31.2	28.2	23.6	20.6
minimum temperature (℃)	9.4	11.3	14.6	18.5	22.1	24.1	25.2	25.5	23.6	20.2	15.5	11.7
Rainfall (mm)	41.6	70.6	85.6	201.3	283.2	275.6	233.8	227.1	166.6	87.3	36.2	32.9
Days of rainfall	7.7	11.1	12.4	17.2	18.5	18	16.1	15.2	13.1	12.4	6.1	5.6

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