Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 291mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
291mm
Sun
4.4h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 291mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Guangzhou, Guangdong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May291mm average rain
May is one of Guangzhou's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.4 hours average sun
May sits close to Guangzhou's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May scores below Guangzhou's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
