When is the best time to go to Shantou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shantou, 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 Shantou
Shantou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shantou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 31mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs | 20°C |
Shantou's weather in January is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Shantou.
January is in the winter in Shantou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shantou with around 31mm 1.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 57mm | 3.8hrs | 12.1hrs | 20°C |
February in Shantou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shantou.
February is in the winter in Shantou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shantou with around 57mm 2.3 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 83mm | 3.8hrs | 12.7hrs | 22°C |
The weather in March in Shantou is characteristically mild and a little damp.
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 Shantou.
March is in the spring in Shantou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shantou with around 83mm 3.3 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 153mm | 4.3hrs | 13.4hrs | 23°C |
Shantou's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shantou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Shantou and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shantou with around 153mm 6 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 208mm | 4.9hrs | 14hrs | 26°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Shantou 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 Shantou.
May is in the spring in Shantou and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shantou with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 297mm | 5.9hrs | 11.7hrs | 27°C |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Shantou during the month of June
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 Shantou.
June is in the summer in Shantou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shantou with around 297mm 11.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 203mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 28°C |
July in Shantou is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shantou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Shantou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 212mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Shantou is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shantou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shantou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 212mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 142mm | 7.1hrs | 13.4hrs | 28°C |
Shantou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shantou.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shantou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 142mm 5.6 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Shantou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 60mm | 7.2hrs | 14hrs | 26°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Shantou and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shantou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shantou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 38mm | 6.4hrs | 11.7hrs | 24°C |
The climate in Shantou during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shantou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shantou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 38mm 1.5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 28mm | 6.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 21°C |
December in Shantou is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shantou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shantou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shantou with around 28mm 1.1 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shantou weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 28mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 297mm 11.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
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