Guangzhou weather is subtropical monsoon climate, which is warm and humid generally with comparatively minor differences between the seasons in Guangzhou, characterized by hot summer, warm winter, little frost and snow, sufficient rain and sunshine. The annual average temperature in Guangzhou is 21ºC (about 70ºF) and the average precipitation is about 1,982 mm (78 inches). Here we offer a very practical form which clearly shows the average Guangzhou weather by month in recent years. What’s more, the form of China Guangzhou weather monthly gives you some tips about what to pack for your Guangzhou tour in different months.
Before booking a Guangzhou tour for your coming vacation, you need to firstly figure out when is the best time to visit Guangzhou. In terms of weather, the best time to visit Guangzhou is early spring or late autumn, avoiding the scorching summer and typhoon season. What if you have to visit Guangzhou in other seasons? Check out our information about Guangzhou weather in every season as follows to guide your Guangzhou tour:
Guangzhou weather in spring, which lasts from late February to mid-May, is a rainy season. Spring in Guangzhou is cloudy, misty and humid with ample rainfall. The city of Guangzhou is soaked by continuous plum rains around the turn of March and April when Guangzhou locals must use dehumidifiers against the wetness. If you are coming for the spring Canton Fair, an umbrella should be atop your Guangzhou tour packing list.
In spite of the bothersome rain, spring in Guangzhou is the time to see the kapok, the official flower of Guangzhou City, which comes into bloom in spring. Other fun things to do when tour Guangzhou in spring include taking a Pearl River night cruise and visiting the Chen Clan Academy showing the beautiful craftsmanship of traditional Guangdong style.
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Guangzhou weather in summer is long and extremely hot and the humidity level at its highest, usually from late May to early November with the average temperature of 34ºC (93ºF). The hottest months in Guangzhou are July and August when the temperature often up to 40ºC (104ºF). Generally speaking, summer is not a recommended period to tour Guangzhou because Guangzhou weather is too hot and the high humidity adds to the discomfort. If you plan to visit Guangzhou in summer time, water sport is something you cannot miss. Moreover, since there are occasional typhoons and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, it is advisable to bring an umbrella with you at all times.
Guangzhou weather in autumn, from November to mid-December, is the best time to visit Guangzhou when weather in Guangzhou is pleasantly cool and the sky is bright and clear. Outdoor activities like visiting Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Memorial Hall and hunting down the fashion goods at this shopping paradise are recommended. If you are coming for the Guangzhou Canton Fair fall 2011, a hand-picked and affordable one day essence tour of Guangzhou is ideal for you to know more about this dynamic city of Guangzhou.
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Guangzhou weather in winter lasts from late December to mid-February. Different cities in North China, Guangzhou in winter is a sea of flowers, ideal for the flower lovers to visit. The coldest weather in Guangzhou is from late January to mid-February during the Chinese Spring Festival. There is little public heating in Guangzhou. Therefore, you need to pack enough clothes to cope with the humid chill when visiting Guangzhou in winter.
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