Guangdong in September

October through March gives you the sweet spot — temperatures hover around 20-25°C and humidity drops to bearable levels. This is peak season, so expect higher hotel rates and crowded attractions, but you can actually walk outside without melting. Chinese New Year (usually February) turns everything upside down. Half the restaurants close, but the other half serve special holiday dishes you won't find any other time. The flower markets in Guangzhou explode with color, and fireworks light up the Pearl River every night. April and May bring the plum rains — constant drizzle that makes everything muggy. June through September is hot and humid enough to make you question your life choices. We're talking 35°C with 80% humidity. Air conditioning becomes your best friend, and you'll understand why locals take three-hour lunch breaks. But here's the thing about summer — it's also typhoon season, which sounds scary but usually just means a day or two of dramatic storms followed by crystal-clear skies.