Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Shantou, Guangdong, China in March
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
83mm
Sun
3.5h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shantou, Guangdong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March20°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Shantou's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March83mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Shantou's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March3.5 hours average sun
March is one of Shantou's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March19°C average sea
March is below Shantou's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March41 weather score
March scores below Shantou's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
