When is the best time to go to Sansha

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sansha, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sansha weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sansha are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sansha January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 50mm 4.1hrs 11.5hrs 17°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Sansha during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sansha, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Sansha and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sansha with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Sansha February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 81mm 3.3hrs 12hrs 16°C

February in Sansha is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sansha.

February is in the winter in Sansha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sansha with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in February »

March

Sansha March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 129mm 3.5hrs 12.7hrs 17°C

The weather in March in Sansha is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sansha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sansha and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sansha with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in March »

April

Sansha April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 148mm 4.4hrs 13.6hrs 20°C

Sansha's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sansha for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Sansha and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sansha with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in April »

May

Sansha May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 194mm 4.3hrs 14.3hrs 23°C

May is a wet, humid month in Sansha and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sansha.

May is in the spring in Sansha and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sansha with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in May »

June

Sansha June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 211mm 5.1hrs 11.5hrs 26°C

The weather in June in Sansha is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sansha.

June is in the summer in Sansha and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sansha with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in June »

July

Sansha July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 92mm 8.4hrs 12hrs 27°C

July in Sansha is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sansha.

July is in the summer in Sansha and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in July »

August

Sansha August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 172mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

The weather in August in Sansha is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sansha for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Sansha and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in August »

September

Sansha September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 181mm 6.5hrs 13.6hrs 27°C

Sansha's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sansha, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sansha and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in September »

October

Sansha October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 69mm 5.5hrs 14.3hrs 25°C

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sansha and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sansha, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sansha and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in October »

November

Sansha November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 51mm 4.6hrs 11.5hrs 22°C

Sansha's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sansha, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sansha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in November »

December

Sansha December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 36mm 4.7hrs 12hrs 19°C

December in Sansha is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sansha, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Sansha and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sansha with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sansha weather in December »

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Sansha weather stats

Sansha weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: December 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.1hrs
Coldest month: February 11.8°C 53.2°F
Wettest month: June 211mm 8.3ins
Warmest sea: August 27.7°C 81.9°F
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