Guangdong, China
Gaozhou
Gaozhou is a major city in Guangdong, China. It has a population of about 1,328,657 (2020). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now29°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population1.33M
Local time10:07
21.92° N, 110.86° EElevation 28 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Postal code525200October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gaozhou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:39 · 18:0311 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous88% · Moonrise 20:40Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in July
Coolest month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
414 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
30 mm of rain
How Gaozhou has grown
People living in the built-up area (45 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+1311%37k in 1975 → 516k in 2025Weather in Gaozhou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 60%
Today29 Oct29°24°
Fri30 Oct32°24°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°
Sun1 Nov31°23°2.3 mm
Mon2 Nov33°24°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov30°23°3 mm
Wed4 Nov30°24°2.6 mm
Thu5 Nov31°24°4.8 mm
Fri6 Nov27°24°10.1 mm
Sat7 Nov31°23°1.5 mm
When to go to Gaozhou
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 79 | 75 | 62 | 47 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 39 | 63 | 78 | 88 |
| High | 21° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 26° | 23° |
| Low | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 40 | 69 | 96 | 227 | 371 | 414 | 358 | 320 | 198 | 88 | 36 | 30 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
What's on in Gaozhou
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Gaozhou
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
休息平台Viewpoints
2.7 km山顶平台1Viewpoints
2.8 kmHong Yi Crocodile WorldTheme parks
14 km南塘古郡水城Theme parks
15 kmNature around Gaozhou
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gaozhou
Earthquakes around Gaozhou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Yangjiang 17 km ↙1969 · 104 km
Tropical storms · Gaozhou
C5Typhoon Ragasa (2025)50 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Wipha (2025)36 km · 94 km/hC1Typhoon Wutip (2025)41 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Saola (2023)29 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Talim (2023)80 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Chaba (2022)6 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Cempaka (2021)36 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Wipha (2019)97 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Barijat (2018)82 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mangkhut (2018)79 km · 139 km/hC3Typhoon Hato (2017)87 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Mujigae (2015)93 km · 194 km/hC4Typhoon Utor (2013)47 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Haima (2011)71 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2010)69 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Hagupit (2008)47 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Kammuri (2008)85 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2006)59 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Dujuan (2003)76 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Imbudo (2003)71 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Vongfong (2002)74 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Yutu (2001)68 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Penny (1998)43 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Ted (1995)89 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Sibyl (1995)38 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Russ (1994)79 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Ira (1993)50 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1993)80 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Tasha (1993)29 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)28 km · 148 km/hC5Typhoon Gordon (1989)73 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Winona (1985)90 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Betty (1984)27 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Wynne (1984)58 km · 83 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Cretaceous · 1
Formations around the town
Tong-Gu-Ling Formation · 1
Dinosaurs · 1Shixingoolithus
Towns and villages around Gaozhou
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Xi’an1.8 kmXijiang1.8 kmNanhu2 kmShuijiankeng2.5 kmXiecun2.6 kmLizhixu2.8 kmMaoling3.4 kmLiduo3.5 kmTangkou4.4 kmHuang’an4.5 kmHuoxing Nongchang4.8 kmChangtangkeng4.9 kmXialiuluo5.2 kmXiacun5.3 kmChengwu5.3 kmGuangtancun5.4 kmTangbei5.6 kmYangkong5.7 kmZhongwu5.7 kmChating6 kmDitian6.3 kmLiangtang6.5 kmTanpu6.5 kmGuanyangdui6.5 kmPengcun6.5 kmSaoganpo6.9 kmShitouzui6.9 kmPinglong6.9 kmShanjiao7 kmLiujin7.3 kmJiazipocun7.3 kmZhendaling7.4 kmTangdipo7.9 kmCaojiangxu8 kmTantang8 kmQingke8.3 kmGetang8.5 kmGantian8.5 kmXi Zhenxu8.7 kmHeshancun8.9 kmXianjuecun9.1 kmGaodong9.2 kmYepo9.2 kmDunsuo9.3 kmPushan9.4 kmLincun9.4 kmJinshan9.6 kmLantiancun9.7 kmXiaxidong9.7 kmBeitou9.8 kmXinshan9.8 kmChengcun9.9 kmDahan10 kmPengwu10 kmLongtang10 kmDiguxiang10 kmDashan11 kmZhangwu11 kmFengpodui11 kmMukeng11 kmShishan11 kmZhoucun11 kmXinxing11 kmTanggecun11 kmGaoling11 kmPingtian11 kmLiujiao11 kmXiedong12 kmTangtoupo12 kmNingjing12 kmChangshan12 kmCaojiang12 kmChentongxu12 kmGuliupo12 kmLitong Nongchang12 kmShetanbei12 kmPowei12 kmHuangtou12 kmChetianwei12 kmBaikeng12 km
Gaozhou from above
Around Gaozhou14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
525200
Getting to Gaozhou
Zhanjiang Wuchuan International AirportZHA
56 kmYulin Fumian AirportYLX
95 kmWuzhou Xijiang AirportWUZ
167 km高州Railway station
3.7 km谭屋Railway station
20 km上垌Railway station
22 km水郁渡口Ferry port
15 km结菜渡口Ferry port
17 kmPlaces near Gaozhou
Places with a climate like Gaozhou
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaozhou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaozhou.
What is the hottest month in Gaozhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaozhou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaozhou?
June is the wettest month with about 414 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Gaozhou?
The postal code of Gaozhou is 525200.