Shantou weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Shantou: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Shantou?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shantou. For better conditions, consider Oct–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Shantou in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 230 mm (9.1 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Shantou in August?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Shantou weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C (65°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 51 mm | 61% | best |
| February | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 42 mm | 71% | best |
| March | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | 74% | fair |
| April | 25°C (76°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 133 mm | 76% | fair |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 203 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 268 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 188 mm | 69% | fair |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 230 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 136 mm | 63% | fair |
| October | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm | 50% | best |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 55 mm | 56% | best |
| December | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 46 mm | 54% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months