Shantou — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

23°C

minimum

26°C

average

30°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	-10°C	24°C	24°C	25°C
MAY 2	25°C	24°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 3	24°C	24°C	25°C	24°C
MAY 4	24°C	25°C	25°C	25°C
MAY 5	24°C	25°C	25°C	24°C
MAY 6	24°C	25°C	25°C	25°C
MAY 7	24°C	26°C	26°C	25°C
MAY 8	24°C	26°C	26°C	26°C
MAY 9	24°C	25°C	25°C	25°C
MAY 10	24°C	26°C	26°C	26°C
MAY 11	24°C	26°C	26°C	26°C
MAY 12	24°C	27°C	26°C	27°C
MAY 13	24°C	27°C	27°C	27°C
MAY 14	24°C	27°C	26°C	28°C
MAY 15	25°C	26°C	25°C	28°C
MAY 16	25°C	26°C	25°C	28°C
MAY 17	25°C	27°C	25°C	29°C
MAY 18	25°C	27°C	26°C	29°C
MAY 19	25°C	27°C	26°C	29°C
MAY 20	25°C	27°C	26°C	29°C
MAY 21	25°C	28°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 22	25°C	27°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 23	25°C	27°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 24	25°C	27°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 25	26°C	27°C	28°C	29°C
MAY 26	26°C	28°C	28°C	29°C
MAY 27	26°C	27°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 28	27°C	28°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 29	27°C	28°C	27°C	29°C
MAY 30	27°C	28°C	28°C	29°C
MAY 31	27°C	27°C	27°C	29°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

23°C

Average Day Air Temperature

31°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

285 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

11 km/h

Average Humidity

83%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels truly comfortable and relaxing. The warm water won’t cool you down, so you can stay in for a long time without getting chilled.