Shantou in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 200 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
200 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shantou has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Shantou in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shantou for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +20°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +35°C.
Is Shantou warm or cold in May?
Shantou is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Shantou:
Climate in Shantou in May
Shantou weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+28°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+16°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+37°C
+36°C
Rainfall
111 mm
200 mm
230 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1009 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
1
Cloudy days
10
6
4
Rainy days
16
20
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +25°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 111 mm to 200 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Shantou in May 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 May, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Shantou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 124 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Shantou, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Shantou?
This is the weather in Shantou in May 2024:
1 May
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+28°C
2 May
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+28°C
3 May
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+29°C
4 May
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+31°C
5 May
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+32°C
6 May
🌧️
+31°C
7 May
🌧️
+29°C
8 May
☁️
+24°C
9 May
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+25°C
10 May
☀️
+26°C
11 May
☁️
+26°C
12 May
☁️
+25°C
13 May
🌫️
+27°C
14 May
🌧️
+26°C
15 May
🌫️
+28°C
16 May
☁️
+27°C
17 May
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+30°C
18 May
☁️
+32°C
19 May
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+33°C
20 May
🌧️
+29°C
21 May
☀️
+32°C
22 May
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+35°C
23 May
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+25°C
24 May
🌧️
+27°C
25 May
☁️
+30°C
26 May
☁️
+31°C
27 May
☁️
+31°C
28 May
☀️
+32°C
29 May
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+34°C
30 May
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+36°C
31 May
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+35°C
In May 2024 Shantou had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shantou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shantou in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Shantou?
It’s always a good time to visit Shantou, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shantou in May?
May is warm in Shantou. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Shantou rainy in May?
Shantou is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shantou in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shantou in May, 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.
