Gaozhou climate
Gaozhou (Guangdong, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,793 mm71 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gaozhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 1050 | 1660 | 512.0 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 381.5 |
| Mar | 2780 | 1661 | 2271 | 742.9 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 1375.4 |
| May | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 2429.5 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 28811 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2578 | 2883 | 27011 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 28911 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2374 | 2781 | 2088.2 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2067 | 2475 | 993.9 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1559 | 2169 | 622.4 |
| Dec | 2272 | 1051 | 1661 | 341.3 |
| Year | 3188 | 1050 | 2374 | 1,79371 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | 69% | 2.9 | 10:56 |
| Feb | 75% | 77% | 3.0 | 11:24 |
| Mar | 76% | 80% | 3.2 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 78% | 75% | 4.0 | 12:38 |
| May | 83% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:11 |
| Jun | 89% | 82% | 4.9 | 13:28 |
| Jul | 88% | 75% | 5.2 | 13:21 |
| Aug | 88% | 75% | 4.9 | 12:53 |
| Sep | 86% | 68% | 4.7 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 80% | 50% | 4.4 | 11:36 |
| Nov | 76% | 56% | 3.7 | 11:03 |
| Dec | 70% | 59% | 3.1 | 10:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gaozhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.6 °C22.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,793 mm71 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 47% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (289 mm11 in), the driest is December (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in December to 89% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gaozhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 34 mm1.3 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (289 mm11 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gaozhou
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs around 31 °C87 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C78 °F, about 260 mm10 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–April) — highs 2170 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Gaozhou compares
Compared with Maoming, about 29 km to the south, Gaozhou has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Gaozhou is the 19th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 27th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Bắc Giang (Vietnam, Cwa), Thái Nguyên (Vietnam, Cwa) and Chũ (Vietnam, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Maoming 29 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,815 mm71 in
- Xinyi 51 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,793 mm71 in
- Lianjiang 67 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,754 mm69 in
- Zhanjiang 90 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,855 mm73 in
- Yangchun 99 km · 23 °C74 °F · 2,119 mm83 in
- Beiliu 102 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,724 mm68 in
- Yulin 108 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,702 mm67 in
- Yangjiang 114 km · 23 °C74 °F · 2,119 mm83 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gaozhou?
July is the warmest month in Gaozhou, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gaozhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gaozhou?
August is the wettest month with about 289 mm (11.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Gaozhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 107 m, while Gaozhou lies at about 28 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.