When is the best time to go to Sanya
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sanya, 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.
Average temperatures in Sanya
Sanya weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sanya 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 10mm | 5.5hrs | 11.9hrs | 23°C |
The climate in Sanya during January can be summarized as warm, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanya, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Sanya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sanya with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 10mm | 5.1hrs | 12.3hrs | 23°C |
February in Sanya is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Sanya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sanya with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 17mm | 5.6hrs | 12.7hrs | 24°C |
The weather in March in Sanya is characteristically hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Sanya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sanya with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 46mm | 6.2hrs | 13.3hrs | 26°C |
Sanya's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Sanya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sanya with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 124mm | 7.3hrs | 13.7hrs | 28°C |
May is a wet, humid month in Sanya and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Sanya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sanya with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 188mm | 6.6hrs | 11.9hrs | 29°C |
The weather in June in Sanya is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Sanya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sanya with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 159mm | 7.3hrs | 12.3hrs | 29°C |
July in Sanya is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Sanya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 159mm 6.2 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 219mm | 6.4hrs | 12.7hrs | 29°C |
The weather in August in Sanya is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sanya 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 (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 219mm 8.6 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 275mm | 6.6hrs | 13.3hrs | 29°C |
Sanya's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sanya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 275mm 10.8 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 247mm | 6.5hrs | 13.7hrs | 28°C |
October is a very wet, humid month in Sanya and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sanya.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sanya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 75mm | 6.2hrs | 11.9hrs | 26°C |
The weather in November in Sanya is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanya, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sanya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 19mm | 6hrs | 12.3hrs | 24°C |
December in Sanya is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Sanya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sanya with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sanya weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 25°C 77°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 275mm 10.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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