Pearl of the delta region.
Zhuhai sits at the Western mouth of the Zhujiang river estuary opposite Hong Kong and adjacent to Macau
It gets HOT
And humid. For much of the year, between May and October the temperature is high 20s low 30s with high humidity, it often feels hotter than it is. This is not a dry heat. In June, July, August and September the temperature rarely drops below 27c overnight or 33c during the day, making sleeping without air-conditioning quite uncomfortable.
It gets COLD
Sometimes. A northerly wind blowing dry icy air from the higher latitudes and altitudes can bring temperatures in the low single digits, which combined with the wind chill factor make it very cold indeed. And since nothing is built for the cold weather (it's built with ventilation, not insulation, in mind) your accommodation will be cold and hard to heat. Fortunately these cold spells don't last long and can be considered a pleasant break from the unrelenting heat of summer (and a chance to wear your favorite jacket). The air gets very dry in winter and a good skin moisturizer is recommended.
But it's generally pretty mild
Outside the heat of Summer and despite the occasional cold spell Zhuhai generally has a mild and pleasant climate. Outdoor restaurants and bars abound and outdoor activities are common. In Spring the humidity often gets so high that pools of water spontaneously form on floors and condensation drips down walls. Bedding feels damp and hang drying clothes is nigh on impossible. For those intending an extended stay dehumidifiers are readily available in any department store, however running the airconditioning will also have a dehumidifying effect.
It's green.
The sub tropical climate of Zhuhai encourages lush growth in Summer (the wet season) and the city authorities have done a very good job of planting avenues, roundabouts, traffic islands, verges and gardens and parks with lush tropical greenery which flourishes in the rain and humidity of summer, exhibiting a beautiful palate of every conceivable shade of green. Hiking trails abound in the bush covered hills studding the city and ferries ply the estuary providing easy access to the many islands in the bay where visitors may fish, swim, eat cheap fresh seafood at a small simple seaside restaurant before returning or stay overnight in one of many small lodging hotels.
