Best Time to Visit Shantou
China · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, December to February is the best time to visit Shantou. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 12°C (53°F). The rainy season runs over May to August; June is the wettest month with about 289 mm (11.4 in) of rain. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Shantou weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C 66°F | 12°C 53°F | 48 mm | 6 | 77% | 4.6 | Excellent 9.5 |
| February | 20°C 67°F | 13°C 55°F | 53 mm | 8 | 79% | 3.6 | Excellent 9.6 |
| March | 22°C 71°F | 15°C 60°F | 101 mm | 11 | 80% | 3.6 | Excellent 8 |
| April | 25°C 77°F | 19°C 66°F | 144 mm | 13 | 82% | 3.3 | Fair 4.9 |
| May | 28°C 82°F | 23°C 73°F | 209 mm | 18 | 85% | 2.9 | Poor 3.4 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 26°C 78°F | 289 mm | 23 | 89% | 2.5 | Poor 2.1 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 26°C 80°F | 185 mm | 18 | 88% | 4.5 | Poor 2.3 |
| August | 30°C 86°F | 26°C 79°F | 225 mm | 21 | 87% | 4.5 | Poor 2.6 |
| September | 30°C 85°F | 25°C 77°F | 127 mm | 13 | 83% | 5.2 | Fair 4.7 |
| October | 28°C 82°F | 22°C 71°F | 44 mm | 5 | 78% | 5.6 | Excellent 9 |
| November | 24°C 76°F | 18°C 65°F | 60 mm | 6 | 78% | 5.2 | Excellent 9 |
| December | 20°C 68°F | 13°C 56°F | 44 mm | 5 | 75% | 5.2 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shantou?
The best time to visit Shantou is December to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Shantou?
July is the hottest month in Shantou, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Shantou?
January is the coldest month in Shantou, with an average low of 12°C (53°F).
What is the rainiest month in Shantou?
June is the wettest month, with about 289 mm (11.4 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 44 mm (1.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Shantou?
The rainy season in Shantou is May to August.
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- Chaozhou34 km · best December to February
- Jieyang38 km · best December to February
- Puning52 km · best December to February
- Xiamen190 km · best October to January
- Longyan194 km · best November to January
- Huizhou233 km · best November to February
- Jinjiang252 km · best October to January
- Quanzhou260 km · best October to January
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