The climate in Shantou during October can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shantou and is typically the 6th 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.
Daytime temperature | 27°C 80.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
Average temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 60 mm 2.4 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shantou in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
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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 |