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Guangzhou

Decide whether to visit or live in Guangzhou, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Guangzhou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guangzhou are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 11°C), and June the wettest (about 395 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.811.4527.0
February20.912.4676.4
March24.216.41325.8
April27.420.12366.6
May29.823.52887.8
June31.325.63958.1
July32.726.424310.0
August31.725.93788.5
September31.425.02638.9
October28.721.4978.5
November24.917.2437.4
December20.411.8177.5

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What is being reported around Guangzhou

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01 · Overview

Guangzhou, in brief

Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong in southern China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.

Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Guangzhou

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Guangzhou located and what are its coordinates?

Guangzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 23.1167, 113.2500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Guangzhou?

Guangzhou has a recorded population of approximately 16,096,724 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Guangzhou?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Guangzhou include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Guangzhou?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Guangzhou, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.