The 2025 Gaokao, China's national college entrance examination, will start on June 7. While Guangdong is not expected to experience widespread heat waves during the exam period, high humidity will make the weather feel stuffy and oppressive.
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Scattered showers or thunderstorms are likely across many parts of the province, though large-scale heavy rainfall is not forecast. Temperatures in central and northern Guangdong are expected to reach 35℃–37℃, with some localities climbing to 38℃. Students are advised to carry umbrellas to protect against sudden downpours and to take precautions against heat-related discomfort.
To assist the public, Guangdong has launched localized weather updates for the 501 Gaokao test centers. Real-time weather information can be accessed through several digital platforms, including the WeChat mini-programs "缤纷微天气", "雷达精灵", "停课铃", and "粤省事", as well as through the official WeChat accounts "广东省教育考试院" and "广东天气".
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In the days leading up to the exam, temperatures across the province will continue to rise. From June 5 to 7, most areas will see cloudy skies with scattered rain or thunderstorms in the southern and western parts. A few areas may experience localized heavy downpours.
On June 6, most regions will remain cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms. Temperatures will peak at 29℃–32℃ in coastal areas and 32℃–35℃ elsewhere.
On June 7, the first day of the Gaokao, western Guangdong, the western Pearl River Delta, Shaoguan, and Qingyuan will be mostly cloudy to overcast, with scattered thunderstorms and localized heavy rain. Elsewhere, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. Coastal areas in the south will see highs of 30℃–33℃, while other regions may reach 33℃–37℃.
14-day weather forecast for Guangzhou
9-day weather forecast for Shenzhen
Author | Huang Xinying
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Huang Qini, James, Shen He
