Changzhou Island
Island Island near Guangzhou in Guangdong province
In Guangdong’s Pearl River delta, Changzhou Island offers coastal village life, seafood stalls and riverfront views popular with local day-trippers.
How to Get to Changzhou Island #
Access is usually by small ferry or chartered boat from mainland docks near Guangzhou; planned trips are best arranged through local operators who work the Pearl River’s many island routes.
Tips for Visiting Changzhou Island #
- Use a local boat operator familiar with the Pearl River estuary-currents and shipping traffic can complicate landings.
- Avoid visiting during heavy monsoon rains (typically May-September) when access may be restricted.
- If exploring the island, check for private property signs - some areas may be occupied by small communities or industry.
Best Time to Visit Changzhou Island #
Best outside the core monsoon months when access is easier and seas calmer.
Weather & Climate near Changzhou Island #
Changzhou Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1668 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (230 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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