Weather in Guangdong for May 2026
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Until now, May 2026 in Guangdong is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.1 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Guangdong predicts temperatures to be around 33 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Guangdong at the beginning of May is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 33.7 °C by the end of May.
Guangdong experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 316.1 mm.
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Guangdong Weather May
What’s the Weather Like in Guangdong This May?
Temperatures trend during May in Guangdong
May weather in Guangdong day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /20° | 13.6 mm | 6 | |
| 2 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /20° | 7.5 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /21° | 6.8 mm | 6 | |
| 4 May | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 6 mm | 7 | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 5.2 mm | 6 | |
| 6 May | Light rain shower | 31° /23° | 7 mm | 6 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 24.7 mm | 6 | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 9.6 mm | 6 | |
| 9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /22° | 6.1 mm | 5 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 7.4 mm | 6 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 17.5 mm | 6 | |
| 12 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 13.5 mm | 7 | |
| 13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /23° | 16.7 mm | 6 | |
| 14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 10.2 mm | 6 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /22° | 10.4 mm | 6 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 5.5 mm | 6 | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /23° | 5.7 mm | 6 | |
| 18 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /23° | 12 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /23° | 16.7 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 9.8 mm | 7 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 8 mm | 6 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 6 mm | 7 | |
| 23 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /24° | 8.3 mm | 6 | |
| 24 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /23° | 10.6 mm | 6 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 34° /28° | 2.8 mm | 9.1 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /28° | 1 mm | 8.8 | |
| 27 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /28° | 0.5 mm | 11.4 | |
| 28 May | Partly cloudy | 37° /28° | 0.1 mm | 11.4 | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 36° /29° | 3.9 mm | 7 | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /25° | 3.1 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /24° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
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Guangdong weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 29°/21° | 29°/23° | 31°/26° |
| Rainfall | 129 mm | 316 mm | 388 mm |
| Wind | 17.3 km/h | 14.5 km/h | 14.7 km/h |
| Humidity | 62% | 73% | 75% |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 31 days | 30 days |
| Dry days | 7 days | 0 days | 0 days |
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Guangdong in May - FAQ
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What to pack to Guangdong in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Guangdong in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Guangdong, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in Guangdong
UV exposure in Guangdong during May
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