When is Typhoon Season in Guangxi? How Many Typhoons Typically Affect the Region Each Year?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-23
Guangxi is located on China's southern coast, with the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin) directly facing the South China Sea. This unique geographical location means Guangxi must contend with the threat of tropical cyclones every year. Below are answers to several questions commonly asked by residents.
The Duration of Typhoon Season in Guangxi
Meteorologically, Guangxi's "typhoon season" is generally defined as June to October, with July to September being the peak period for typhoon impacts. In particular, August and September see the highest number of typhoons making landfall or passing through the Beibu Gulf.
If we broaden the scope, May and November may occasionally experience peripheral effects from typhoons; these periods can be considered "extended phases." It is important to note that not all typhoons affecting Guangxi make landfall directly on its coast—many first make landfall in Guangdong, Hainan, or Vietnam, with their residual circulations continuing northward to affect Guangxi. In such cases, wind and rain impacts often occur later than at the initial landfall site and last longer, sometimes persisting for 2–3 days.
Approximately How Many Typhoons Affect Guangxi Annually
Based on long-term climate averages, Guangxi is affected by approximately 3–5 typhoons (or tropical storms) each year. On average, about one typhoon makes direct landfall on Guangxi's coast annually, while the rest cause indirect impacts. It is crucial to emphasize that this is a multi-year average, and there is significant variation from year to year: some years see only 1–2 typhoons, while others may experience 7–8 or even more. For instance, in 2023, Typhoon No. 4 "Talim" and Typhoon No. 9 "Saola" successively impacted Guangxi, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to coastal areas.
Additionally, it is worth noting that "nearshore typhoons" sometimes form within the Beibu Gulf. Although these typhoons are often less intense than those forming in the open ocean, their proximity to land leaves a very short window for disaster preparedness. They can make landfall in less than 24 hours, catching people off guard, which requires heightened vigilance.
How to Interpret Typhoon Warnings and Take Disaster Preparedness Measures
According to the National Standard for Tropical Cyclone Grades (GB/T 19201) issued by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), tropical cyclones are classified into six levels based on the maximum average wind speed near the center at the surface: tropical depression, tropical storm, severe tropical storm, typhoon, severe typhoon, and super typhoon. The corresponding typhoon warning signals, from lowest to highest, are Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Red:
- Blue Warning: Possible impact from a tropical cyclone within 24 hours, with average wind forces of level 6 or above
- Yellow Warning: Possible impact within 24 hours, with average wind forces of level 8 or above
- Orange Warning: Possible impact within 12 hours, with average wind forces of level 10 or above
- Red Warning: Possible impact within 6 hours, with average wind forces of level 12 or above
When warnings reach Orange or Red levels, coastal areas are prone to storm surges, which, when combined with astronomical high tides, can cause seawater backflow. Inland mountainous areas must be alert to flash floods, mudslides, and urban/rural waterlogging caused by heavy precipitation.
Residents can keep the following simple disaster preparedness checklist in mind:
- Continuously monitor the latest forecasts released through official meteorological channels; do not rely on "WeChat Moments" or short videos to judge typhoon paths
- Check windows and doors in advance, clear drainage outlets on balconies and roofs, and secure outdoor flower pots and billboards
- Prepare emergency supplies such as flashlights, power banks, drinking water, and common medications
- Residents living in low-lying coastal areas should familiarize themselves with the nearest shelters and evacuation routes in advance
- Residents in mountainous areas should be particularly vigilant against heavy nighttime rainfall and avoid lingering near steep slopes or stream valleys
Specific arrangements for school suspensions, work stoppages, business closures, transport halts, and fishing boat returns vary by locality. Please refer to emergency notices issued by local governments.
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