Taishan, Guangdong Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Taishan, Guangdong gets 2453 mm of precipitation a year over about 140 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).

Taishan climate at a glance

Subtropical monsoon climate

Taishan, Guangdong has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 20°C in January to 32°C in August. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

How much rain does Taishan get?

Taishan gets 2453 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 140 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 79% of China.

June is the wettest month, with 471 mm. December is the driest, with 43 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 36 days, to January 21, 2024.

Taishan weather by month

Taishan weather in January

In January, Taishan averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2020) and the record low is 2°C (2016). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Taishan weather in February

In February, Taishan averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The February record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is 3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Taishan weather in March

In March, Taishan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The March record high is 32°C (2000) and the record low is 4°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Taishan weather in April

In April, Taishan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 206 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The April record high is 32°C (1979) and the record low is 10°C (1996). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Taishan weather in May

In May, Taishan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 396 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is 16°C (2022).

Taishan weather in June

In June, Taishan averages a high of 31°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 471 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (1999) and the record low is 19°C (1988).

Taishan weather in July

In July, Taishan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 377 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2005) and the record low is 21°C (1985).

Taishan weather in August

In August, Taishan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 385 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 21°C (1984).

Taishan weather in September

In September, Taishan averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 259 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (1990) and the record low is 17°C (1997).

Taishan weather in October

In October, Taishan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The October record high is 34°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (1978).

Taishan weather in November

In November, Taishan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2003) and the record low is 4°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Taishan weather in December

In December, Taishan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The December record high is 29°C (2004) and the record low is 2°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Taishan

December is the sunniest month in Taishan, with sunshine about 49% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 31% of daylight hours. Taishan is cloudier than 88% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 84% and is lowest in December at 62%.

Taishan has about 39 days a year above 32°C. Taishan is hotter than 61% of China.

Taishan weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Taishan station is 38°C, on July 19, 2005. The coldest is 2°C, on January 24, 2016.

The wettest day on record brought 605 mm of rain, on June 8, 2001.

41 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Taishan

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 13°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 21°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January46 mm668%42%-7°29°
February49 mm977%35%-7°29°
March85 mm1380%27%-6°32°
April206 mm1380%27%-4°32°10°
May396 mm1683%22%-3°37°16°
June471 mm1884%11%-2°37°19°
July377 mm1880%28%-1°38°21°
August385 mm1884%20%-1°38°21°
September259 mm1484%29%-1°37°17°
October88 mm672%40%-3°34°
November47 mm571%47%-4°33°
December43 mm562%49%-7°29°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Taishan climate questions

How much rain does Taishan get?

Taishan gets 2453 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 140 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Taishan?

June is the wettest month in Taishan, with 471 mm. December is the driest, with 43 mm.

How many rainy days does Taishan have a year?

Taishan has about 140 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Taishan?

July is the warmest month in Taishan, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Taishan?

January is the coldest month in Taishan, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Taishan?

The record high at the Taishan station is 38°C, set on July 19, 2005. The record low is 2°C, on January 24, 2016.

What is the sunniest month in Taishan?

December is the sunniest month in Taishan, with sunshine about 49% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Taishan?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station YANGJIANG (94 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station YANGJIANG.