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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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shantou. Expect long, bright days with 242 hours in July and darker periods with just 98 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1997 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

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?

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | 11°C
E 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | 11°C
N 3 m/s
4.5 mm
overcast and  chance of heavy rain

overcast and chance of heavy rain

Tue   Dec 24
18°C | 12°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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