Best time to visit Shantou: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Shantou are Jan, Mar, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Mar, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Mar, Aug, Nov and Dec
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 11.2°C – 19.5°C
Rain: 17mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 8.4/10
Feb
Temp: 12.8°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Mar
BestTemp: 14.7°C – 23.2°C
Rain: 79mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 8.9/10
Apr
Temp: 19.5°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 141mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
May
Temp: 22.1°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 214mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Jun
Temp: 25°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 286mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 26°C – 32.3°C
Rain: 332mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.6°C – 32.1°C
Rain: 284mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25°C – 31°C
Rain: 351mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 22.7°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 71mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Nov
BestTemp: 17.7°C – 25.9°C
Rain: 30mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
BestTemp: 13.5°C – 22.1°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months to visit, based on the visit score data, are January, March, November, and December. These months bring milder highs in the high teens to low twenties Celsius, lower rainfall than the summer months, and solid sunshine, with November standing out at 8.3 hours of sunshine a day and only 30mm of rain.
The trade-off is that some of these same months, along with August, fall within the peak season, meaning higher demand alongside the good weather. Travelers who visit outside these months should be aware that the middle of the year brings both the heaviest rain, with September recording 351mm and July 332mm, and the highest heat, with July highs reaching 32.3C, conditions reflected in the lower visit scores for June through September.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.