Meizhou climate
Meizhou (Guangdong, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 1,582 mm62 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Meizhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2067 | 744 | 1356 | 622.4 |
| Feb | 2272 | 949 | 1660 | 622.4 |
| Mar | 2476 | 1254 | 1865 | 1435.6 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1726.8 |
| May | 3086 | 2170 | 2578 | 2469.7 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 27211 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2576 | 2983 | 1586.2 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 1947.6 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1275.0 |
| Oct | 3085 | 1864 | 2475 | 401.6 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1356 | 2068 | 622.5 |
| Dec | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 431.7 |
| Year | 3391 | 744 | 2272 | 1,58262 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 76% | 70% | 3.0 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 78% | 76% | 3.2 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 81% | 79% | 3.7 | 12:42 |
| May | 83% | 80% | 4.1 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 87% | 83% | 4.4 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 84% | 72% | 5.3 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 83% | 70% | 5.0 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 82% | 63% | 4.6 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 75% | 51% | 4.2 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 73% | 54% | 3.4 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 71% | 51% | 3.1 | 10:38 |
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 Meizhou is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C67 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.4 °C27.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,582 mm62 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (272 mm11 in), the driest is October (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 71% in December to 87% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 51%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in September to 4 km/h (3 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Meizhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 40 mm1.6 in to 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (272 mm11 in) and humid (87% 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 Meizhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2067 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 744 to 9 °C49 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2476 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1254 to 21 °C70 °F, about 187 mm7.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C76 °F, about 208 mm8.2 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.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1356 to 23 °C73 °F, about 77 mm3.0 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 Meizhou compares
Compared with Puning, about 109 km to the south, Meizhou is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Meizhou is the 58th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 83rd 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: Taoyuan (Taiwan, Cfa), Daytona Beach (United States, Cfa) and Hsinchu (Taiwan, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Xingning 43 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,641 mm65 in
- Shuizhai 54 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,641 mm65 in
- Hepo 100 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,738 mm68 in
- Puning 109 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,633 mm64 in
- Shantou 118 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,478 mm58 in
- Longyan 126 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,638 mm64 in
- Haimen 132 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,272 mm50 in
- Huicheng 140 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,502 mm59 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Meizhou?
August is the warmest month in Meizhou, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Meizhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Meizhou?
June is the wettest month with about 272 mm (10.7 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Meizhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–February.
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 286 m, while Meizhou lies at about 84 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.