May · China
Best time to visit Guangzhou in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guangzhou in May
Average temperature 26°C, 303 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 303 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Guangzhou scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 303 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
May in Guangzhou: expect compromises
May averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
303 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? December scores 6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guangzhou in May?
- In May, Guangzhou averages 26°C, 303 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Guangzhou?
- May earns a 3.8/10 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 May?
- Expect about 303 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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