Guangzhou Records 225 Summer Days as November High May Reach 30°C

What changed

Guangzhou had recorded 225 summer days by October 30, according to the city’s meteorological authorities. On October 31, residents were still wearing shorts and T-shirts, while forecasters said November temperatures could reach 30°C.

Why it matters

In Guangzhou, summer has become less a season than a long-running household setting. One resident said his air conditioner had stayed on continuously, including at night.

The practical change is simple: the usual handover from hot weather to cooler November conditions has not happened yet. Sunshine and heat were still defining daily life on October 31, and the forecast suggests that warmth will continue into November.

That does not by itself show whether 2026 will be Guangzhou’s warmest year, or how unusual the temperature is against historical averages. But 225 summer days by the end of October is a striking measure of how long residents have remained in summer clothing and summer routines.