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.
Changzhou Island at a Glance#
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.
Autumn/Winter
October-February · 15-25°C
Drier, cooler weather makes boat trips and shore walks more pleasant.
Spring
March-May · 18-28°C
Warming weather with blossoms inland; watch for early-spring rains.
Weather & Climate near Changzhou Island#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 87
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 68 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 91 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 19° - 25° | 22° | 190 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 264 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 33° | 268 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 36° | 230 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 35° | 229 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 21° - 28° | 24° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 20° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.6h |