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Climate in Shantou (Guangdong)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Shantou, where it is located


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Climate chart - Shantou
The climate of Shantou (or Swatow) is subtropical, with very mild winters and hot, humid and rainy summers. The rains are abundant from April to September. The sun shines 55-58% of the time from August to November, while it shines only 28-30% of the time from February to April.
The city is located in southern China, in the Tropic of Cancer, on the east coast of Guangdong, at the mouth of the Han, Rong and Lian rivers.
Winter, from December to February, is very mild, with some sunny days more likely in December, while later, clouds and rains gradually become more frequent. Occasionally, cold and windy days can occur, with highs around 10 °C (50 °F) or even below.
Summer, from June to September, is hot and muggy. In July 2020, the temperature reached 40 °C (104 °F), and the average maximum was 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
The city can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from June to early November, but they have sometimes affected the area outside of this period, as happened in April 2008 and in May 2006. The area most at risk is the coastal one, since it can receive the strongest winds, as well as storm surges.

Shantou

Best Time


It is not easy to find the best period to visit Shantou. Winter can be windy, and sometimes cold, and in the second part the sky is often cloudy. Spring is pleasantly warm, but also gloomy, and in April, thunderstorms also begin, then by May, the air becomes sultry, and there is the risk (though still low) of typhoons. In theory, autumn is the best season, but typhoons are still possible in October, while in November, there may be windy days, and at the end of the month, it can sometimes already be a bit cold. All in all, the best periods are from mid-March to mid-April, and from mid-October to late November.

Shantou - Climate data


In Shantou, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.3 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.6 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Shantou - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January11.818.815.3
February12.619.316
March1521.618.3
April18.925.422.2
May22.828.725.8
June25.531.128.3
July26.432.729.6
August26.232.529.4
September25.231.528.4
October21.928.725.3
November17.925.121.5
December13.620.917.2
Year19.926.423.05

Precipitation amounts to 1570 millimeters per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 34 millimeters in the driest month (October) to 283 millimeters in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Shantou - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January384
February485
March867
April1469
May19411
June28314
July22311
August28311
September1497
October343
November443
December414
Year157088

The sea temperature ranges from 20 °C in January, February to 28.5 °C in July, August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Shantou - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January20
February20
March21.5
April23.5
May25.5
June27.5
July28.5
August28.5
September28
October26
November23.5">
December21
Year24.5

There are on average around 2030 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Shantou - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January4.5145
February4115
March3.5110
April4125
May5155
June6170
July8240
August7215
September7205
October7210
November6175
December5160
Year5.62030

Shantou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C, with a minimum of 11.8 °C and a maximum of 18.8 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1 °C in January 2016.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C. However, it reached 29 °C in January 2000.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 38 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 20 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.


February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16 °C, with a minimum of 12.6 °C and a maximum of 19.3 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C. However, it dropped to 4 °C in February 2014.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C. However, it reached 30 °C in February 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 48.2 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 20.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.


March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C, with a minimum of 15 °C and a maximum of 21.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C. However, it dropped to 4 °C in March 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C. However, it reached 32 °C in March 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 85.9 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.


April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C, with a minimum of 18.9 °C and a maximum of 25.4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C. However, it dropped to 7.7 °C in April 2000.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C. However, it reached 34 °C in April 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 146.5 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 23.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.


May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C, with a minimum of 22.8 °C and a maximum of 28.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C. However, it dropped to 15.5 °C in May 1993.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C. However, it reached 37 °C in May 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 194.3 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.


June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C, with a minimum of 25.5 °C and a maximum of 31.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C. However, it dropped to 18 °C in June 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C. However, it reached 38 °C in June 1996.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 283 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.5 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.


July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C, with a minimum of 26.4 °C and a maximum of 32.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C. However, it dropped to 21.5 °C in July 1992.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C. However, it reached 40 °C in July 2020.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 223.2 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.


August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C, with a minimum of 26.2 °C and a maximum of 32.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C. However, it dropped to 21.6 °C in August 1994.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C. However, it reached 38 °C in August 2014.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 282.9 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.


September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C, with a minimum of 25.2 °C and a maximum of 31.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C. However, it dropped to 18 °C in September 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C. However, it reached 37 °C in September 2014.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 149.2 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.


October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C, with a minimum of 21.9 °C and a maximum of 28.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C. However, it dropped to 12.2 °C in October 1994.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C. However, it reached 37 °C in October 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 34 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10.2 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.


November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C, with a minimum of 17.9 °C and a maximum of 25.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C. However, it dropped to 6 °C in November 2013.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C. However, it reached 32.2 °C in November 2009.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 43.5 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 23.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.


December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C, with a minimum of 13.6 °C and a maximum of 20.9 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C. However, it dropped to 0.3 °C in December 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C. However, it reached 30 °C in December 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 40.9 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 21.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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