Shantou weather in May (Guangdong, China)

How does the weather in Shantou usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Shantou generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C.

Precipitation

Shantou in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shantou, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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