SCNU Weather

Weather and Climate at SCNU

South China Normal University, located in Guangzhou, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The city has:

• Hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 30°C (86°F).
• Mild winters with temperatures rarely dropping below 10°C (50°F).
• Heavy rainfall from April to September, with the peak during the monsoon season in May and June.
• Typhoons can occasionally affect the region, particularly from July to September.

The climate impacts commuting and campus life at SCNU, with students and staff often needing to prepare for sudden rain showers. Outdoor research activities may be limited during the wet season, but the mild winters allow for year-round outdoor activities.