In general the best time to visit Shantou is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Shantou in different months
This is the average weather in Shantou for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 154 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 230 mm in June.
Climate in Shantou
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Shantou for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+88°F
+91°F
+99°F
+97°F
+100°F
+99°F
+95°F
+95°F
+91°F
+84°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+64°F
+66°F
+70°F
+77°F
+82°F
+86°F
+90°F
+90°F
+86°F
+82°F
+75°F
+68°F
Minimum Temperature
+34°F
+39°F
+39°F
+50°F
+61°F
+66°F
+72°F
+73°F
+66°F
+55°F
+46°F
+36°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
76
79
80
82
84
85
83
84
80
74
74
73
Rain, mm
40
65
79
111
200
230
178
216
155
57
55
38
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Sunny Days
9
5
4
3
3
1
3
3
5
12
11
12
Cloud Days
12
9
11
10
6
4
3
3
6
10
11
11
Rainy Days
10
14
16
16
20
24
23
23
18
9
8
8
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Shantou during the whole year:
The hottest month in Shantou is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Shantou looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Shantou is June with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Shantou during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 57 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 24 rainy days and 230 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shantou:
What is the hottest month in Shantou?
The hottest month in Shantou is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Shantou?
The coldest month in Shantou is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Shantou worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Shantou in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +90°F and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Shantou?
if you're looking to visit Shantou when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, August, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 38 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shantou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.