Guangzhou
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital of Guangdong Province.
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Overview
It is an economic hub within the Pearl River Delta. Attractions include Shamian Island, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and Yuexiu Park.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Guangzhou.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14⛈️31°C25°C100%56.6 mm
- WedJul 15⛈️31°C25°C100%9.2 mm
- ThuJul 16⛈️31°C25°C97%6.5 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️32°C24°C95%7.9 mm
- SatJul 18⛈️33°C26°C82%4.2 mm
- SunJul 19⛈️33°C26°C87%3.3 mm
- MonJul 20⛈️30°C27°C94%8.1 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Average temperature22°CHigh 26°C · Low 19°C
Annual precipitation1736 mm149 rainy days
Sunshine1628 hours/yr
Avg. humidity78%
Seasonal rangeJul–JanWarmest · Coldest
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 10°C | 41 mm |
| Feb | 19°C | 12°C | 69 mm |
| Mar | 22°C | 15°C | 85 mm |
| Apr | 26°C | 20°C | 201 mm |
| May | 29°C | 23°C | 284 mm |
| Jun | 32°C | 25°C | 276 mm |
| Jul | 33°C | 26°C | 233 mm |
| Aug | 33°C | 25°C | 227 mm |
| Sep | 32°C | 24°C | 166 mm |
| Oct | 29°C | 21°C | 87 mm |
| Nov | 25°C | 16°C | 35 mm |
| Dec | 21°C | 12°C | 32 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 20, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download6.5 Mbps
Upload8.1 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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