Zhuhai weather in December
In December, Zhuhai sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 30 mm of rain across 4.1 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 19°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Zhuhai's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zhuhai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- 4.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min
- 7:03 AM – 5:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Zhuhai is prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 22.7 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 1,274/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 19°C by the end.
A typical December day in Zhuhai reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 17 |
| 2 | 22 | 17 |
| 3 | 22 | 17 |
| 4 | 21 | 17 |
| 5 | 21 | 17 |
| 6 | 21 | 16 |
| 7 | 21 | 16 |
| 8 | 21 | 16 |
| 9 | 21 | 16 |
| 10 | 21 | 16 |
| 11 | 20 | 16 |
| 12 | 20 | 16 |
| 13 | 20 | 15 |
| 14 | 20 | 15 |
| 15 | 20 | 15 |
| 16 | 20 | 15 |
| 17 | 20 | 15 |
| 18 | 20 | 15 |
| 19 | 20 | 15 |
| 20 | 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 20 | 15 |
| 22 | 19 | 15 |
| 23 | 19 | 15 |
| 24 | 19 | 14 |
| 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 26 | 19 | 14 |
| 27 | 19 | 14 |
| 28 | 19 | 14 |
| 29 | 19 | 14 |
| 30 | 19 | 14 |
| 31 | 19 | 14 |
How December really feels in Zhuhai
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Zhuhai weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 14° | 28 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 19° / 15° | 37 | 7.2 | 11.2 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 22° / 18° | 67 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 25° / 22° | 119 | 13.3 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| May | 28° / 25° | 219 | 18.7 | 13.1 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 30° / 27° | 288 | 22.3 | 13.3 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 27° | 246 | 21.2 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 27° | 317 | 22.6 | 12.8 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 215 | 17 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 23° | 73 | 7.2 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 24° / 20° | 34 | 5.1 | 10.9 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 20° / 15° | 30 | 4.1 | 10.7 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Zhuhai gets around 30 mm of rain over 4.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 13 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 7% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 5 |
| 2 | 42 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | 44 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| 4 | 46 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| 5 | 47 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | 49 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| 7 | 50 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| 8 | 51 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| 9 | 52 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| 10 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| 11 | 55 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | 55 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | 55 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 57 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 | 58 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | 58 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| 21 | 58 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | 59 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 58 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 59 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 25 | 58 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 26 | 58 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 27 | 58 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 58 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 57 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 56 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | 56 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 16 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:53 AM to 7:09 AM, and sunset from 5:38 PM to 5:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:53 | 5:38 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:54 | 5:38 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:38 |
| 4 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:38 |
| 5 | 10.7 | 6:56 | 5:38 |
| 6 | 10.7 | 6:57 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 10.7 | 6:57 | 5:38 |
| 8 | 10.7 | 6:58 | 5:39 |
| 9 | 10.7 | 6:59 | 5:39 |
| 10 | 10.7 | 6:59 | 5:39 |
| 11 | 10.7 | 7:00 | 5:40 |
| 12 | 10.7 | 7:00 | 5:40 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 7:01 | 5:40 |
| 14 | 10.7 | 7:01 | 5:40 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 7:02 | 5:41 |
| 16 | 10.6 | 7:03 | 5:41 |
| 17 | 10.6 | 7:03 | 5:42 |
| 18 | 10.6 | 7:04 | 5:42 |
| 19 | 10.6 | 7:04 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 10.6 | 7:05 | 5:43 |
| 21 | 10.6 | 7:05 | 5:43 |
| 22 | 10.6 | 7:06 | 5:44 |
| 23 | 10.6 | 7:06 | 5:44 |
| 24 | 10.6 | 7:07 | 5:45 |
| 25 | 10.6 | 7:07 | 5:45 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 7:07 | 5:46 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 7:08 | 5:46 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 7:08 | 5:47 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 7:09 | 5:47 |
| 30 | 10.7 | 7:09 | 5:48 |
| 31 | 10.7 | 7:09 | 5:49 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.38 kWh/m² to a high of 5.56 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 3.38 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Zhuhai
In December, Zhuhai sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zhuhai sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Zhuhai's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Zhuhai?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Zhuhai for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Zhuhai in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Zhuhai sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 15°C. Little to plan around — just the basics. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Zhuhai in December
The nearest coast averages about 20°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 18 to Dec 18 — about 9.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 20 | Cool |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Refreshing |
UV index in Zhuhai in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zhuhai peaks around July 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Zhuhai in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zhuhai is worst in January — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (July, 11 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Zhuhai's WHO annual average of 22.7 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 35 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 30 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Zhuhai?
Zhuhai sits at 22.3°N, 113.6°E, 35 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Macau, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Zhuhai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zhuhai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zhuhai has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 190 m around an average of 26 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 430 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,004 m.
The land around Zhuhai is covered by artificial surfaces (35%), trees (33%) and water (29%) within 3 km, water (48%), trees (22%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 16 km, and water (52%) and trees (23%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Zhuhai (22.2769°, 113.5678°, elevation 35 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).