Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International

ZGGG

760

Flights/Day

07:09

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

50ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZGGG

VFR

26°C

Mostly Cloudy • 2kt • 999.00"

Observed: 22:30 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

08:00

11:00 TEMPO

3.3k

14:00 TEMPO

3.3k

18:00 TEMPO

3.3k

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 14:00 local time

About Guangzhou Baiyun International

Guangzhou is highly typhoon-prone with multiple storms annually July-November. Monsoon season brings daily afternoon thunderstorms.

Is Guangzhou Baiyun Airport turbulent?

Guangzhou sits in one of the most typhoon-prone regions on Earth. The South China coast gets hit by multiple tropical systems each year from June through November, bringing extreme turbulence, wind shear, and torrential rain. Outside of typhoon season, the humid subtropical climate produces frequent afternoon thunderstorms that can disrupt operations.

Guangdong province averages 5-7 typhoon impacts per year
Super Typhoon Ragasa (2025) cancelled 400+ flights in a single event
Monsoon season runs May through September

How do typhoons affect Guangzhou flights?

When a typhoon approaches, Guangzhou implements a 'five suspensions' policy that can ground all flights for 24-48 hours. Even storms passing hundreds of miles away can bring outer rainbands with strong winds and turbulence. The airport's location on the Pearl River Delta means it catches the full force of storms tracking through the South China Sea.

When is the safest time to fly from Guangzhou?

December through March offers the calmest conditions, with low typhoon risk and reduced thunderstorm activity. The worst period runs from July through September when typhoon frequency peaks and monsoon moisture fuels daily afternoon storms. If flying during typhoon season, morning departures face fewer weather delays than afternoon flights.

Is turbulence at Guangzhou dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Guangzhou?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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