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The best time to visit Foshan is late October through November, when temperatures settle into the mid-20s Celsius, humidity drops and rainfall falls to around 40 mm a month. Avoid the stretch from June through early September if you dislike heat, downpours and typhoon warnings. Use this guide alongside our Foshan destination guide to pick your window.
Best Time to Visit Foshan: October to November (Ideal Weather)
October and November deliver the most comfortable weather of the year. October averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night with about 75 mm of rain, while November cools to 25°C (77°F) with just 40 mm. Humidity drops below 70 percent and skies clear. The only downside is the second Canton Fair session in late October, which pushes hotel prices up 30 to 50 percent. Full month-by-month numbers are in our Foshan weather by month guide.
Best Time to Visit Foshan: March to April (Spring and Flowers)
March and April bring spring flowers, mild temperatures and manageable crowds. March averages 23°C (73°F) with 85 mm of rain, and April climbs to 27°C (81°F) with 170 mm. Plum rains and fog can linger, but parks are green and full of blossoms. This is a good season for the gardens and temples in our things to do in Foshan guide. Note the first Canton Fair session opens in mid-April, so book early.
Best Time to Visit Foshan: December to February (Cool and Dry)
Winter is the driest and coolest season, with December averaging just 38 mm of rain and January lows of 10°C (50°F). It is the cheapest time to visit outside festival weeks, with hotel rates at their annual low. For the best value, browse our where to stay in Foshan picks, which include budget options near the old town.
Best Time to Visit Foshan: May to September (Hot, Wet and Typhoon-Prone)
From May through September, daytime highs sit at 30 to 33°C (86 to 91°F), humidity runs near 80 percent and rainfall totals 190 to 340 mm a month. June is the wettest month at around 335 mm, and typhoons are most likely from July to September. If you do visit in summer, plan indoor sights and carry an umbrella daily. See our Foshan travel tips for what to pack in the heat.
Best Time to Visit Foshan: Events Worth Planning Around
- Chinese New Year (January or February): lion dances and temple fairs at the Ancestral Temple, but transport and hotels spike
- Canton Fair (mid-April to early May, and mid-October to early November): Foshan hotels fill and prices rise 30 to 50 percent
- Dragon Boat Festival (May or June): races on the rivers of Nanhai and Shunde
- Foshan Qiuse Festival (October or November): the city’s biggest folk parade of floats and lanterns
For exact dates and what each event involves, see our Foshan events and festivals calendar, and for advice on where to base yourself by season, read our Foshan neighborhoods guide.
