Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Shantou, Guangdong, China in May
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
208mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shantou, Guangdong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May208mm average rain
May is wetter than Shantou's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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
May4.6 hours average sun
May is below Shantou's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May57 weather score
May sits close to Shantou's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
