Shantou climate at a glance
Shantou sees average daytime highs ranging from 20°C in January to 32°C in July. Around 1687 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 158 wet days a year, peaking in June (316 mm) and easing off in January (27 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Shantou temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Shantou
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Shantou climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.7 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 12°C | 5.5 | 27 mm | 8.2 h | 74% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 20°C | 13°C | 7.7 | 57 mm | 7.6 h | 79% | 9.4 · Excellent |
| March | 23°C | 16°C | 10.7 | 83 mm | 7.8 h | 80% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| April | 26°C | 19°C | 11.5 | 110 mm | 8.5 h | 79% | 8.7 · Excellent |
| May | 28°C | 23°C | 18.2 | 241 mm | 8 h | 82% | 5.6 · Fair |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 25.2 | 316 mm | 8.6 h | 87% | 4.0 · Poor |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 21.2 | 205 mm | 10.9 h | 83% | 2.9 · Challenging |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 25.5 | 311 mm | 10 h | 85% | 3.3 · Poor |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 16.2 | 178 mm | 10.1 h | 81% | 4.3 · Poor |
| October | 29°C | 22°C | 6.2 | 78 mm | 9 h | 72% | 8.7 · Excellent |
| November | 26°C | 18°C | 5 | 50 mm | 8.5 h | 71% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 21°C | 13°C | 4.8 | 30 mm | 7.8 h | 69% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shantou?
The best time to visit Shantou is November–February, when daytime highs average around 20°C with about 5.5 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Shantou?
July is the hottest month in Shantou, with average highs of 32°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shantou?
June is the rainiest month in Shantou, with around 316 mm of rainfall over 25.2 rainy days.
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