Shantou in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shantou in may 2025
The weather in Shantou in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
22%
21%
16%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
23%
21%
18%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
23%
23%
20%
Weather at 3am
76°F
26%
20%
16%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shantou in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shantou in may.
The climate of Shantou in may is tolerable
In may in Shantou, the climate is wet (with 10.3in of precipitation over 12 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.4in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate comfortable there this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. The seasonal minimum is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Shantou is 81°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Shantou in the month of may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 65°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 35 of time.
On average, in Shantou, the days of may last 13:15. Sunrise is at 05:32 and sets at 18:47.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in Shantou.
Shantou: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Shantou forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in China?
If you want to go to China in may, there are destinations with better weather than Shantou:
In may, Beijing, Jiuquan (Gansu), Pingyao, Qingdao, Qiqihar and Urumqi have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Kunming, Shanghai, Chengdu, Dalian, Hainan island (Haikou) and Harbin have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shantou in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 75°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.4in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:15 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shantou in may 2024:
72°F to 79°F
68°F to 76°F
68°F to 76°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 85°F
76°F to 90°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 79°F
72°F to 76°F
70°F to 77°F
72°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
72°F to 77°F
70°F to 79°F
68°F to 81°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 74°F
72°F to 74°F
72°F to 74°F
72°F to 79°F
72°F to 74°F
72°F to 74°F
74°F to 76°F
74°F to 79°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
72°F to 77°F
72°F to 79°F
76°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in China in may
Cities near Shantou:
| Meizhou in may | tolerable weather |
| Xiamen in may | tolerable weather |
| Kinmen in may | tolerable weather |
| Quanzhou in may | good weather |
| Shenzhen in may | good weather |
| Hong Kong in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanshan islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Macao in may | tolerable weather |
| Guangzhou (Canton) in may | tolerable weather |
| Fuzhou in may | tolerable weather |
| Hebao Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Matsu Islands in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Shantou in may:
Weather data for Shantou for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shantou. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shantou can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Shantou.