Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Guangzhou
China · Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, more than in most months.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
53%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 83°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain51%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday85°F
Feels 90°F
Rain53%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 90°F
Rain52%
Cloud80%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain38%
Cloud80%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 52 | 1.8 | 7 | 4.3 | 67 |
| Feb | 68 | 55 | 2.4 | 9 | 2.6 | 73 |
| Mar | 73 | 61 | 5.1 | 15 | 2.4 | 77 |
| Apr | 80 | 69 | 8.7 | 17 | 2.6 | 79 |
| May | 86 | 75 | 12.9 | 22 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Jun | 90 | 79 | 15.1 | 24 | 5.0 | 82 |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 9.8 | 22 | 7.1 | 79 |
| Aug | 92 | 80 | 10.9 | 23 | 6.4 | 81 |
| Sep | 90 | 77 | 6.9 | 17 | 6.2 | 78 |
| Oct | 85 | 72 | 2.7 | 7 | 6.2 | 70 |
| Nov | 77 | 63 | 1.7 | 6 | 5.9 | 68 |
| Dec | 68 | 54 | 1.5 | 5 | 5.4 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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