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Shantou weather forecast — today & tomorrow

27°

Overcast

High: 30° · Low: 26° · Feels like 34°

Rain expected around 00:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 18% 27°
20:00 14% 27°
21:00 15% 27°
22:00 18% 27°
23:00 20% 26°
00:00 19% 25°
01:00 18% 25°
02:00 20% 25°
03:00 29% 25°
04:00 43% 25°
05:00 53% 25°
06:00 58% 25°
07:00 60% 26°
08:00 61% 26°
09:00 63% 27°
10:00 64% 28°
11:00 65% 28°
12:00 66% 28°
13:00 67% 29°
14:00 65% 29°
15:00 60% 29°
16:00 52% 30°
17:00 45% 29°
18:00 40% 28°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    37° / 31°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 33%
    Wind
    10 km/h E
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    5:42 / 18:56

Details

Air quality
53 Moderate
PM2.5 26 · PM10 33

Shantou's Climate

Shantou is a coastal port city in eastern Guangdong province in southern China, set where the Han River meets the South China Sea, with a sea-tempered humid subtropical monsoon climate (Köppen Cwa). Summers (May–September) are hot and humid, with daytime highs usually 30–34°C and frequent showers and thunderstorms, and this stretch of coast is among the most typhoon-prone in China during the July-to-September season, while winters (December–February) are mild and drier, with highs of 16–21°C thanks to the maritime influence. Spring is damp and cloudy, and autumn (October–November) is dry, sunny and the most pleasant time of year.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shantou?

Autumn, from October to December, is best: dry, cool, gently sunny and with lower humidity, ideal for exploring the coast.

What are the hottest months in Shantou?

July and August are hottest, with daytime highs usually 31–34°C, and high humidity with sea breezes that feels muggy.

Is Shantou affected by typhoons?

Yes, July to September is typhoon season, and eastern Guangdong's coast is one of the most typhoon-prone areas in China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

When is the rainy season in Shantou?

Rain concentrates from May to September with the summer monsoon and typhoons, bringing frequent showers and thunderstorms, while winter is much drier.

Nearby locations

ShanghaiBeijingGuangzhouShenzhenChengduChongqingTianjinWuhan

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