Shantou, Guangdong Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Shantou get?

Shantou gets 1664 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 121 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 67% of China.

June is the wettest month, with 293 mm. October is the driest, with 41 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 17.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 39 days, to November 28, 2023.

Shantou weather by month

Shantou weather in January

In January, Shantou averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2000) and the record low is 2°C (1986). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shantou weather in February

In February, Shantou averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The February record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is 2°C (1984). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shantou weather in March

In March, Shantou averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 92 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The March record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is 3°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shantou weather in April

In April, Shantou averages a high of 25°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 157 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 35°C (2025) and the record low is 9°C (1996). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shantou weather in May

In May, Shantou averages a high of 28°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 208 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 15°C (1984).

Shantou weather in June

In June, Shantou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 293 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2000) and the record low is 18°C (1981).

Shantou weather in July

In July, Shantou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 235 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2008) and the record low is 21°C (1985).

Shantou weather in August

In August, Shantou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 292 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 22°C (1994).

Shantou weather in September

In September, Shantou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 18°C (1971).

Shantou weather in October

In October, Shantou averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 8°C (1978).

Shantou weather in November

In November, Shantou averages a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is 4°C (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shantou weather in December

In December, Shantou averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The December record high is 30°C (2023) and the record low is 1°C (1991). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Shantou

November is the sunniest month in Shantou, with sunshine about 55% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 14%. Over the year the sun shines about 40% of daylight hours. Shantou is cloudier than 65% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 88% and is lowest in December at 72%.

Shantou has about 44 days a year above 32°C. Shantou is hotter than 64% of China.

Shantou weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Shantou station is 39°C, on July 27, 2008. The coldest is 1°C, on December 29, 1991.

The wettest day on record brought 396 mm of rain, on May 17, 2006.

35 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Shantou

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 12°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 19°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C.

Shantou climate questions

How much rain does Shantou get?

Shantou gets 1664 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 121 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Shantou?

June is the wettest month in Shantou, with 293 mm. October is the driest, with 41 mm.

How many rainy days does Shantou have a year?

Shantou has about 121 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 17.

What is the hottest month in Shantou?

July is the warmest month in Shantou, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Shantou?

January is the coldest month in Shantou, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Shantou?

The record high at the Shantou station is 39°C, set on July 27, 2008. The record low is 1°C, on December 29, 1991.

What is the sunniest month in Shantou?

November is the sunniest month in Shantou, with sunshine about 55% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Shantou?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.