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Shaoguan, Guangdong Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Shaoguan, Guangdong?
Shaoguan, Guangdong gets 1749 mm of precipitation a year over about 149 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Shaoguan, Guangdong has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 34°C in July. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 24° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 18° | 27° |
How much rain does Shaoguan get?
Shaoguan gets 1749 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 149 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 88% of China.
May is the wettest month, with 305 mm. October is the driest, with 50 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to November 1, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Shaoguan got 898 mm of rain, against a normal of 1749 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 573 mm.
Shaoguan weather by month
Shaoguan weather in January
In January, Shaoguan averages a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2020) and the record low is -3°C (2021).
Shaoguan weather in February
In February, Shaoguan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (2009) and the record low is -2°C (2018). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Shaoguan weather in March
In March, Shaoguan averages a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 191 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2000) and the record low is 1°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Shaoguan weather in April
In April, Shaoguan averages a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (2011) and the record low is 6°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Shaoguan weather in May
In May, Shaoguan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 305 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (2022).
Shaoguan weather in June
In June, Shaoguan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 290 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (1984) and the record low is 17°C (1987).
Shaoguan weather in July
In July, Shaoguan averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 153 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2003) and the record low is 20°C (1972).
Shaoguan weather in August
In August, Shaoguan averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 145 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (1989) and the record low is 20°C (1974).
Shaoguan weather in September
In September, Shaoguan averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 99 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 14°C (2012).
Shaoguan weather in October
In October, Shaoguan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (1978).
Shaoguan weather in November
In November, Shaoguan averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (2005) and the record low is 2°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Shaoguan weather in December
In December, Shaoguan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (1999). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Shaoguan
December is the sunniest month in Shaoguan, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Shaoguan is cloudier than 85% of China.
Humidity peaks in June at 83% and is lowest in October at 67%.
Shaoguan has about 87 days a year above 32°C. Shaoguan is hotter than 94% of China.
First and last freeze in Shaoguan
The first fall freeze in Shaoguan typically comes around December 23, and the last spring freeze around January 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 330 days.
Shaoguan weather records
These records cover SHAOGUAN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Shaoguan station is 41°C, on July 23, 2003. The coldest is -4°C, on December 23, 1999.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 239 mm of precipitation, on July 7, 2026.
41 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.1°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Shaoguan
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 18°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 15° | 81 mm | 10 | 72% | 40% | 28° | -3° |
| February | 9° | 17° | 89 mm | 12 | 78% | 32% | 31° | -2° |
| March | 13° | 19° | 191 mm | 18 | 79% | 25% | 33° | 1° |
| April | 18° | 25° | 213 mm | 17 | 80% | 25% | 36° | 6° |
| May | 22° | 29° | 305 mm | 18 | 81% | 21% | 38° | 11° |
| June | 24° | 32° | 290 mm | 18 | 83% | 11% | 38° | 17° |
| July | 26° | 34° | 153 mm | 13 | 74% | 28% | 41° | 20° |
| August | 25° | 34° | 145 mm | 14 | 78% | 28% | 41° | 20° |
| September | 22° | 31° | 99 mm | 10 | 72% | 40% | 38° | 14° |
| October | 18° | 28° | 50 mm | 6 | 67% | 45% | 39° | 6° |
| November | 13° | 23° | 68 mm | 8 | 74% | 44% | 34° | 2° |
| December | 8° | 17° | 65 mm | 8 | 69% | 52% | 29° | -4° |
Station: SHAOGUAN, 15 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Shaoguan climate questions
How much rain does Shaoguan get?
Shaoguan gets 1749 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 149 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Shaoguan?
May is the wettest month in Shaoguan, with 305 mm. October is the driest, with 50 mm.
How many rainy days does Shaoguan have a year?
Shaoguan has about 149 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Shaoguan?
July is the warmest month in Shaoguan, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaoguan?
January is the coldest month in Shaoguan, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Shaoguan?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Shaoguan station is 41°C, set on July 23, 2003. The record low is -4°C, on December 23, 1999.
What is the sunniest month in Shaoguan?
December is the sunniest month in Shaoguan, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Shaoguan?
The first fall freeze in Shaoguan typically comes around December 23. The last spring freeze is around January 27.
What is the best time to visit Shaoguan?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.