Climate - Shantou (China)

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.
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.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.3 °C (84.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1620 millimeters (63.8 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (January, October, November) to 280 mm (11 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) in January, February to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in July, August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1980 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Shantou - Weather by month

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

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Shantou is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in January 2016, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, in January 2000, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).

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In February, the average temperature in Shantou is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, in February 2014, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in February 2015, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 95 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68.5 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Shantou is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, in March 2015, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 100 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Shantou is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, in April 2000, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in April 2019, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 115 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Shantou is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in May 1993, it dropped to 15.5 °C (59.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in May 2018, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Shantou is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in June 2010, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in June 1996, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Shantou is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in July 1992, it dropped to 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in July 2020, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).

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In August, the average temperature in Shantou is of 29.2 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in August 1994, it dropped to 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Shantou is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in September 2014, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

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In October, the average temperature in Shantou is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, in October 1994, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, in October 2019, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Shantou is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in November 2013, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, in November 2009, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Shantou is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in December 2018, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F).