SYSU Weather

Weather and Climate at SYSU

Located in Guangzhou, Sun-Yat-sen University (SYSU) experiences a humid subtropical climate. The weather at SYSU is characterized by:

• Summer (June to August): Hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 35°C. Rainfall is frequent, with occasional typhoons.
• Autumn (September to November): Warm and less humid, with temperatures between 20°C to 30°C. This is considered the most comfortable season.
• Winter (December to February): Mild and relatively dry, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C. Cold snaps can occur but are rare.
• Spring (March to May): Warm and increasingly humid, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C. Rainfall increases towards the end of spring.

The climate impacts commuting and campus life at SYSU, with students and staff often needing to prepare for sudden rain showers. Outdoor research activities are more feasible during the cooler months of autumn and winter.