At a glance
| Metric | Shantou | Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 11°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 1239 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.7 h/day | 8.9 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shantou | Xiamen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Shantou |
| March | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | — |
| April | 8.7 · Excellent | 9.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| May | 5.6 · Fair | 6.5 · Fair | Xiamen |
| June | 4.0 · Poor | 3.8 · Poor | Shantou |
| July | 2.9 · Challenging | 3.0 · Poor | Xiamen |
| August | 3.3 · Poor | 2.8 · Challenging | Shantou |
| September | 4.3 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Xiamen |
| October | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.2 · Good | Shantou |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shantou or Xiamen?
It's a tie: Shantou and Xiamen each have the better travel weather in 4 months of the year.
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 Xiamen?
The best months to visit Xiamen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
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