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What is the best time to visit Guangzhou?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
October-December (cool, dry), March-April is generally the best period to visit Guangzhou. The right choice still depends on your tolerance for weather, crowds and seasonal scenery.
What to know
- ●Typical conditions: Subtropical — hot humid summers (28-35°C), mild winters (10-20°C).
- ●The destination is especially well suited to food lovers, city explorers, shoppers.
- ●Dim sum restaurants are best 7-10am — go where locals queue
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