Our verdict
The best time to visit Shantou is May
The warmest month of the year in Shantou is August, where the average temperature gets to around 31℃ (89℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 10℃ (50℉) at night.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Shantou during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. The wet season in Shantou usually falls during the months surrounding June each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Shantou, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Shantou seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Shantou as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Shantou is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Shantou
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Shantou for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Shantou climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Shantou for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Shantou in January
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Shantou in February
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Shantou in March
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Shantou in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantou in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantou in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 160mm (6") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantou in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 137mm (5") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Shantou in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 145mm (6") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Shantou in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Shantou in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantou in November
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shantou in December
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantou in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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