Shantou weather in December (Guangdong, China)

Planning a trip to Shantou in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Shantou the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Shantou in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 173 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Shantou. February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shantou climate page with graphs.

 

Shantou, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 173 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shantou in December?

For visitors traveling to Shantou, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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