Shaoguan
Decide whether to visit or live in Shaoguan, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Shaoguan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shaoguan are typically October, November and December, with average daytime highs around 18–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and June the wettest (about 322 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 | 7.7 | 69 | 6.5 |
| February | 17.7 | 9.1 | 102 | 6.0 |
| March | 22.0 | 13.7 | 167 | 5.9 |
| April | 25.7 | 18.0 | 210 | 7.0 |
| May | 28.9 | 22.0 | 241 | 8.0 |
| June | 30.8 | 24.6 | 322 | 8.3 |
| July | 33.3 | 26.0 | 165 | 10.5 |
| August | 33.0 | 25.7 | 174 | 9.9 |
| September | 32.4 | 24.3 | 131 | 9.3 |
| October | 28.1 | 19.2 | 64 | 8.0 |
| November | 22.8 | 14.1 | 68 | 6.9 |
| December | 17.7 | 8.3 | 23 | 7.1 |
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People and places shaping Shaoguan
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Research updated Thursday, August 13, 2026Past and future events in Shaoguan
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Previously
- Documented history · 1589
In 1589, Matteo Ricci relocated his mission house – the first ever Jesuit mission in mainland China – to Shaoguan after a fallout with the authorities in Zhaoqing.
- Documented history · 2009
The Shaoguan Incident in June 2009 was a clash between migrant Uyghur and Han workers at a toy factory in Shaoguan, contributing in part to the Ürümqi riots the next month.
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01 · OverviewShaoguan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Shaoguan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Shaoguan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Shaoguan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Shaoguan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Shaoguan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Shaoguan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Shaoguan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaoguan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Shaoguan located and what are its coordinates?
Shaoguan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 24.8000, 113.5833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Shaoguan?
Shaoguan has a recorded population of approximately 1,028,460 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Shaoguan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Shaoguan include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Shaoguan?
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