AI-generatedGanzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 1,482 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 117 m
Climate in Ganzhou
Ganzhou has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Ganzhou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ganzhou
The best time to visit Ganzhou is from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February and from October to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 254 mm.
Ganzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ganzhou in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–29 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Ganzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–35 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Ganzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–31 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Ganzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–16 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1817:54
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:49 · evening 17:23–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:04 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ganzhou compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ganzhou in October?
In October, Ganzhou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:18 – 17:54
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Ganzhou
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October has the better holiday weather in Ganzhou: score 85 against 78. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85better | 78 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 hbetter | 4.6 h |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 50 mmbetter | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 9 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ganzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January13° · 2.7 h
In January, Ganzhou is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in January56February16° · 3.0 h
In February, Ganzhou is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in February56March19° · 2.6 h
In March, Ganzhou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in March57April25° · 3.8 h
In April, Ganzhou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 175 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in April41May29° · 4.5 h
In May, Ganzhou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 244 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in May27June32° · 5.4 h
In June, Ganzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 254 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in June29July35° · 8.2 h
In July, Ganzhou is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in July21August34° · 7.2 h
In August, Ganzhou is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 161 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in August49September31° · 5.8 h
In September, Ganzhou is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in September85October27° · 5.4 h
In October, Ganzhou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in October78November21° · 4.6 h
In November, Ganzhou is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in November66December15° · 4.0 h
In December, Ganzhou is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ganzhou.
Ganzhou in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ganzhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 165 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 13° | 6° | 2.7 h | 9 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 16° | 8° | 3.0 h | 10 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 19° | 12° | 2.6 h | 15 | 145 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 25° | 17° | 3.8 h | 16 | 175 |
| MayMay | 41 | 29° | 21° | 4.5 h | 18 | 244 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 32° | 25° | 5.4 h | 18 | 254 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 35° | 26° | 8.2 h | 13 | 116 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 34° | 26° | 7.2 h | 17 | 161 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 31° | 23° | 5.8 h | 11 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 27° | 18° | 5.4 h | 6 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 21° | 13° | 4.6 h | 8 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 15° | 7° | 4.0 h | 6 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.85° N, 114.93° E · 117 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ganzhou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Ganzhou, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ganzhou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ganzhou has about 6 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ganzhou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ganzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Ganzhou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ganzhou typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Ganzhou: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Ganzhou
How often the day gets hot in Ganzhou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ganzhou has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Ganzhou
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Ganzhou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ganzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 45 min
- Distance
- 9,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ganzhou vs Meizhou
In October Ganzhou has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 69). During the day Meizhou is 3 °C warmer than Ganzhou. Meizhou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ganzhou | Meizhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Ganzhou
When is the best time to visit Ganzhou?
The best time to visit Ganzhou is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ganzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Ganzhou?
Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 254 mm. The driest month is December with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ganzhou get?
Ganzhou gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in March there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ganzhou in?
Ganzhou is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ganzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Ganzhou takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,360 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ganzhou?
Ganzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 38, summer holidays 24, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 56.