Climate Insights for Shantou

The climate in Shantou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1479mm of precipitation falls per year. Shantou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shantou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Shantou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Shantou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1479mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 274mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 32mm. That's 242mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Shantou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Shantou, which began on March 20, 2026. Shantou is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Shantou is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shantou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.