Average Monthly Sunshine in Shantou
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Shantou receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Shantou’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Shantou enjoys an average of 1997 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
June, Shantou’s wettest month, receives 212 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in Shantou?
partly cloudy and no rain
overcast and chance of heavy rain
broken clouds and no rain