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Sanya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The city of Sanya is famous for its tropical climate and the laid back atmosphere.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Sanya temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sanya experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1623 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 286 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 17 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sanya Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Sanya

Sat   Dec 21
20°C | 14°C
NE 8 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
21°C | 14°C
NE 9 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
19°C | 16°C
NE 8 m/s
2.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Sanya in China

During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Sanya?
    Rainy season in Sanya occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Sanya have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sanya?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sanya?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sanya?
    July tops the wettest month list with 286 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sanya?
    January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.

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