AI-generatedShantou at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 1,476 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Shantou
Shantou has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Shantou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:40 · evening 17:18–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:56 · evening 18:02–18:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Shantou in October?
In October, Shantou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shantou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:10 – 17:48
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Shantou
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.0 – 26.7 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Shantou ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.9 and 28.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.2° | 15.8° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.9° | 15.1° | 18.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 18.9° | 17.6° | 20.6° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 21.8° | 20.6° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.8° | 25.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.7° | 21.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.4° | 18.6° | 20.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Shantou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Shantou, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Shantou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Shantou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Shantou has about 6 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Shantou
How breezy and how cloudy Shantou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shantou typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Shantou: variable cloud, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Shantou
How often the day gets hot in Shantou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Shantou has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shantou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 204 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 17° | 13° | 17.2° | 4.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 18° | 13° | 16.9° | 4.0 h | 6 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 21° | 16° | 18.9° | 3.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 24° | 19° | 21.8° | 4.2 h | 12 | 114 |
| MayMay | 57 | 27° | 23° | 24.6° | 5.0 h | 18 | 200 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 29° | 26° | 26.8° | 5.8 h | 23 | 260 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 30° | 26° | 27.5° | 7.8 h | 21 | 206 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 30° | 26° | 27.6° | 6.9 h | 22 | 267 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 29° | 25° | 27.6° | 6.8 h | 14 | 157 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 27° | 23° | 25.8° | 6.8 h | 6 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 23° | 19° | 22.7° | 5.9 h | 5 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 19° | 14° | 19.4° | 5.2 h | 4 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
23.35° N, 116.68° E · 3 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Shantou
The best time to visit Shantou is from October to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 267 mm.
Shantou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shantou in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Shantou in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Shantou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Shantou in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shantou for you.
Your best months: November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shantou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Shantou (score 89 and 88). In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in November. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 88 |
| Day high | 27° | 23° |
| Night low | 23° | 19° |
| Sea | 25.8° | 22.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 hbetter | 5.9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 54 mm |
| Muggy days | 21 | 9better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Shantou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In January, Shantou is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in January78February18° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In February, Shantou is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in February70March21° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In March, Shantou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in March67April24° · Sea 22° · 4 h
In April, Shantou is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in April57May27° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In May, Shantou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 200 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in May48June29° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In June, Shantou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 260 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in June48July30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, Shantou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in July45August30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Shantou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in August59September29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In September, Shantou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 157 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in September89October27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In October, Shantou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in October88November23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Shantou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Shantou.
Shantou in November87December19° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In December, Shantou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Shantou.
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Shantou vs. Xiamen
In October Shantou has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs. 84). During the day Xiamen is 1 °C warmer than Shantou. The sea in Xiamen is 1 °C cooler. Xiamen gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Shantou | Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Shantou ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qingdao19°21°90
- 2ShantouThis page27°26°89
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Quanzhou27°25°88
- 6Xiamen28°25°84
- 7Kaifeng22°84
- 8Zhengzhou22°83
Planning a trip to Shantou
Weather for your travel dates
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Shantou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shantou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Shantou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Shantou
When is the best time to visit Shantou?
The best time to visit Shantou is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Shantou?
The sea temperature in Shantou ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
Can you swim in Shantou in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Shantou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Shantou?
Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 267 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shantou get?
Shantou gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in March there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Shantou in?
Shantou uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shantou?
A nonstop flight from London to Shantou takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,690 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Shantou?
Shantou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Shantou?
Shantou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 85.
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