Guangzhou Weather in March

March weather

March feels warm and damp in Guangzhou. Afternoons can reach 26°C, but evenings are milder, with lows around 16°C. Rain falls on 11 days, and the sky is often cloudy, so expect some grey spells rather than bright sunshine.

It's a good month for museums, dim sum stops and walks around Shamian Island. The wet weather can interrupt longer outings, though. Save the Pearl River waterfront for a dry spell, and don't count on a full beach day. April is hotter and wetter, while February is cooler and drier.

What to do

The rain doesn't have to spoil your sightseeing. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall gives you intricate wood carvings and covered courtyards, while the indoor galleries at the Guangdong Museum offer a useful rainy-day stop. On a clearer afternoon, stroll the tree-lined streets of Shamian and pause for tea.

Travelling with kids? The covered spaces at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall can make a wet afternoon easier.

March doesn't have a major, reliably annual Guangzhou festival to plan a trip around. International Women's Day falls in March, but it isn't a large citywide visitor event. China's Qingming holiday usually comes in April, not March.

Crowds and practical tips

March is generally calmer than April, when the Canton Fair draws large numbers of business visitors. It's also outside the Lunar New Year rush, which can affect travel earlier in the year. Prices are usually less pressured than during the fair, though weekends can still be busy at popular sights.

For an easy rainy-day route, take the metro to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, then eat nearby in Liwan. Try rice noodle rolls, a Cantonese breakfast favourite, before heading back underground if showers return. Don't leave your whole day to outdoor walks: March's rain can arrive between otherwise comfortable sightseeing spells.