Shantou weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Shantou: highs of 20°C (68°F) and about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 18°C (65°F) and 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Shantou?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Shantou.
Does it rain a lot in Shantou in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 46 mm (1.8 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Shantou in December?
Days average 20°C (68°F) and nights 13°C (55°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