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Weather & Climate in Guangzhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guangzhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2,798.8 sq mi (7,248.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.1167°N, 113.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
46 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 181 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 161 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 147 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 127 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 293 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 108 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 221 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 113 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 139 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 2006 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Guangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.4").