At a glance
| Metric | Shantou | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 1918 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.7 h/day | 8.5 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shantou | Shenzhen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Shantou |
| February | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Shenzhen |
| March | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | Shantou |
| April | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Shantou |
| May | 5.6 · Fair | 5.0 · Fair | Shantou |
| June | 4.0 · Poor | 3.9 · Poor | Shantou |
| July | 2.9 · Challenging | 3.4 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| August | 3.3 · Poor | 3.6 · Poor | Shenzhen |
| September | 4.3 · Poor | 4.0 · Poor | Shantou |
| October | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Shantou |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Shantou |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shantou or Shenzhen?
Shantou has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 3 for Shenzhen — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Shantou?
The best months to visit Shantou are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
The best months to visit Shenzhen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
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