Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shantou Climate
Shantou is a city in China (30) with a population of about 3,838,900. Its average annual temperature is 21.9°C (71°F), with roughly 1592 mm of rain per year.
21.9°C
Avg Temp
1592
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shantou Climate
Shantou has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F) and receives about 1592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.9°C
Avg Temp
1592
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 34 mm |
| February | 14° / 58° | 65 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 99 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 158 mm |
| May | 25° / 76° | 210 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 278 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 214 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 253 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 151 mm |
| October | 24° / 76° | 59 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 37 mm |
| December | 16° / 61° | 34 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shantou
The most comfortable months to visit Shantou are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 11°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shantou are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shantou, China has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C and about 1592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Shantou average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.