At a glance
| Metric | Shantou | Zhongshan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 12°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 2031 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.7 h/day | 8.1 h/day |
| Best months | November–February | November–January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shantou | Zhongshan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.0 · Excellent | Shantou |
| March | 8.8 · Excellent | 7.8 · Good | Shantou |
| April | 8.7 · Excellent | 6.8 · Fair | Shantou |
| May | 5.6 · Fair | 4.4 · Poor | Shantou |
| June | 4.0 · Poor | 3.2 · Poor | Shantou |
| July | 2.9 · Challenging | 2.4 · Challenging | Shantou |
| August | 3.3 · Poor | 3.0 · Poor | Shantou |
| September | 4.3 · Poor | 3.5 · Poor | Shantou |
| October | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Shantou |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Shantou |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shantou or Zhongshan?
Shantou has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 0 for Zhongshan — 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 Zhongshan?
The best months to visit Zhongshan are November–January, based on six years of climate data.
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