How hot is Guangzhou in August?

Daytime highs in Guangzhou in August average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Guangzhou in August?

Expect around 25 rainy days and 362 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Guangzhou?

August is a challenging month to visit Guangzhou — consider November–January instead. Overall travel score: 2.8/10. The best months are November–January.

Guangzhou weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Guangzhou — consider November–January instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 26°C, and about 25 days with rain.

2.8 · Challengingtravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

362 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

8.7 h/day

Daylight

12.8 h

What to pack for Guangzhou in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 15 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Guangzhou: November–January. See the full best time to visit Guangzhou guide.

Guangzhou in August: the details

In August, Guangzhou sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). Rainfall totals roughly 362 mm across 25 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.7 hours per day with 12.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Guangzhou, China (23.12, 113.25) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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