Shantou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Shantou experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to pleasant weather.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Shantou is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shantou has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1555 mm of rainfall per year. Shantou can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 268 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 39 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shantou Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Shantou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shantou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Shantou in China
During the months of March, April, November 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:
Rainy season in Shantou occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 268 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 242 hours of sunshine.
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