December · China
Best time to visit Guangzhou in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guangzhou in December
Average temperature 16°C, 25 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Guangzhou scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Guangzhou faces the Pearl River with a skyline of towers, colonial-era Shamian Island, and a serious dim sum culture.
December: the best month of the year in Guangzhou
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Guangzhou at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guangzhou in December?
- In December, Guangzhou averages 16°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Guangzhou?
- December earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Guangzhou in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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