Climate of Shantou, Guangdong, China
Point-value climate at Shantou (Guangdong, China). Population approximately 1,601,000.
Located in Guangdong, China, Shantou has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,601,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 14°C / 57.2°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 34 mm / 1.3 in (January) to 276 mm / 10.9 in (June) — about 1579 mm / 62.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shantou's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C57.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 14.4°C57.9°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 16.7°C62.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 20.8°C69.4°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| May | 24.6°C76.3°F | 208 mm8.2″ | — |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 276 mm10.9″ | — |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 211 mm8.3″ | — |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 250 mm9.8″ | — |
| September | 27.2°C81°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| October | 24.3°C75.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 20.1°C68.2°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16°C60.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shantou?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, November, December. Shantou's warmest month is July at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Shantou?
Shantou, in Guangdong, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 14°C / 57.2°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1579 mm / 62.2 in, with the wettest month being June (276 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest January (34 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Shantou in July?
The average temperature in Shantou in July is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 211 mm / 8.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Shantou?
The driest month in Shantou is January, with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14°C / 57.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Shantou?
The wettest month in Shantou is June, with approximately 276 mm / 10.9 in of average monthly rainfall.