Shantou in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +21°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 79 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shantou has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Shantou in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shantou for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +10°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +21°C.
Is Shantou warm or cold in March?
Shantou is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +16°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Shantou:
Climate in Shantou in March
Shantou weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+21°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+4°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+31°C
+33°C
Rainfall
65 mm
79 mm
111 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
80%
82%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
3
Cloudy days
9
11
10
Rainy days
14
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +21°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 65 mm to 79 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in February to 4 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Shantou in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shantou is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Shantou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shantou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Shantou?
This is the weather in Shantou in March 2024:
1 March
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+24°C
2 March
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+21°C
3 March
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+20°C
4 March
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+22°C
5 March
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+23°C
6 March
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+23°C
7 March
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+23°C
8 March
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+25°C
9 March
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+26°C
10 March
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+25°C
11 March
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+25°C
12 March
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+25°C
13 March
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+21°C
14 March
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+21°C
15 March
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+23°C
16 March
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+24°C
17 March
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+24°C
18 March
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+23°C
19 March
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+21°C
20 March
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+23°C
21 March
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+25°C
22 March
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+28°C
23 March
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+28°C
24 March
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+25°C
25 March
🌧️
+21°C
26 March
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+19°C
27 March
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+18°C
28 March
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+20°C
29 March
🌫️
+19°C
30 March
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+22°C
31 March
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+21°C
In March 2024 Shantou had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shantou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shantou in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+24°C) and the highest in 2021 (+27°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 926 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 2054 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shantou in March:
Is March a good time to visit Shantou?
It’s always a good time to visit Shantou, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shantou in March?
March has mild temperatures in Shantou. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Shantou rainy in March?
Shantou is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shantou in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shantou in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shantou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
