Guangzhou weather in May

May in Guangzhou: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Guangzhou · #587 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 50/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Guangzhou climate normals — May

Daytime high30°C / 85°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall265 mm / 10.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 72°F
Sunshine7.8 h/day
Daylight13.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)107😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Guangzhou in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Guangzhou?
May in Guangzhou: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Guangzhou on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
What is the weather like in Guangzhou in May?
In May, Guangzhou averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 23.6°C, with about 264.8 mm of rain over roughly 19.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Guangzhou in May?
Guangzhou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 107 in May.

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