Climate in Guangzhou​

The subtropical monsoon climate of Guangzhou means you miss out on those very frosty winters that are typical in the north (hooray) yet you will have to deal with the torrential downpours of wet season (Summer), which runs roughly from May to September, with May and June being the rainiest months of all. Typhoons are not uncommon during this period yet the resulting Autumn colours in which the city is entrenched from October to January, will more than make up for it. January is the coldest month of the year, with very bearable daily averages of around 10 -degrees-C.

Cost of living in Guangzhou

Being an affluent city yet not the #1 most-coveted TEFL destination makes Guangzhou incredibly affordable. You can score a brand-new apartment for much less than the same would cost you in Beijing, Shanghai and even Shenzhen although your best bet is to save a ton of cash by renting in an older building. Luckily, Guangzhou still has plenty of ‘old(er)’ left (for now) which can make living here incredibly affordable. Teacher salaries can be right up there with the best, moreover, and that translates to a very profitable choice for expat teachers. Local food is super cheap (as is local transport) and even Western meals, normally priced much higher, are cheaper here than elsewhere.