Shaoguan climate
Shaoguan (Guangdong, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 1,749 mm69 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shaoguan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 541 | 1151 | 793.1 |
| Feb | 1966 | 847 | 1456 | 793.1 |
| Mar | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 1756.9 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1762 | 2271 | 2007.9 |
| May | 2985 | 2170 | 2577 | 30212 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 29712 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 1556.1 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2577 | 2983 | 1676.6 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2272 | 2680 | 1014.0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1762 | 2271 | 532.1 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 833.3 |
| Dec | 1763 | 642 | 1152 | 592.3 |
| Year | 3290 | 541 | 2169 | 1,74969 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 69% | 2.5 | 10:45 |
| Feb | 80% | 77% | 2.5 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 81% | 83% | 2.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 82% | 84% | 3.1 | 12:43 |
| May | 85% | 84% | 3.7 | 13:20 |
| Jun | 87% | 85% | 4.1 | 13:40 |
| Jul | 85% | 77% | 5.0 | 13:32 |
| Aug | 84% | 73% | 4.9 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 83% | 65% | 4.4 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 51% | 4.0 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 79% | 55% | 3.2 | 10:54 |
| Dec | 75% | 55% | 2.8 | 10:36 |
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 Shaoguan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.1 °C32.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,749 mm69 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (302 mm12 in), the driest is October (53 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% 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 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shaoguan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 53 mm2.1 in to 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (297 mm12 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 Shaoguan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 541 to 8 °C47 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2272 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1253 to 21 °C70 °F, about 226 mm8.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 206 mm8.1 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 2272 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1253 to 22 °C72 °F, about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Shaoguan compares
Compared with Qingyuan, about 134 km to the southwest, Shaoguan is on average 1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler and receives 7% less precipitation (1,749 mm69 in vs 1,880 mm74 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5.1 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Shaoguan is the 70th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 38th 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: New Orleans (United States, Cfa), Mobile (United States, Cfa) and Lafayette (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Maba 13 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,865 mm73 in
- Lecheng 43 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,758 mm69 in
- Chenzhou 124 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,597 mm63 in
- Qingyuan 134 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,880 mm74 in
- Heyuan 163 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,710 mm67 in
- Licheng 169 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,868 mm74 in
- Ganzhou 179 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,518 mm60 in
- Guangzhou 190 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,730 mm68 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shaoguan?
July is the warmest month in Shaoguan, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shaoguan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shaoguan?
May is the wettest month with about 302 mm (11.9 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Shaoguan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October and November.
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 346 m, while Shaoguan lies at about 69 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.