Shantou in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Shantou in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
72.6 °F
Average:
78.1 °F
Maximum:
85.9 °F
Sea water temperature in Shantou in May
In the city of Shantou, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 72.6°F on May 7, 2014, with an average temperature being 78.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.9°F on May 29, 2021.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 75.3°F | 77.6°F | 75.0°F |
| May 2 | 75.6°F | 77.4°F | 75.0°F |
| May 3 | 75.8°F | 77.0°F | 74.8°F |
| May 4 | 76.2°F | 78.1°F | 75.5°F |
| May 5 | 76.6°F | 78.0°F | 77.4°F |
| May 6 | 76.9°F | 78.0°F | 78.7°F |
| May 7 | 77.0°F | 78.0°F | 78.5°F |
| May 8 | 77.4°F | 78.2°F | 78.5°F |
| May 9 | 77.7°F | 78.5°F | 78.5°F |
| May 10 | 77.7°F | 77.5°F | 77.6°F |
| May 11 | 77.6°F | 77.4°F | 77.3°F |
| May 12 | 77.3°F | 77.1°F | 77.2°F |
| May 13 | 77.6°F | 77.3°F | 77.0°F |
| May 14 | 77.9°F | 77.6°F | 77.1°F |
| May 15 | 78.1°F | 76.6°F | 77.0°F |
| May 16 | 78.6°F | 77.7°F | 76.8°F |
| May 17 | 78.5°F | 76.2°F | 76.8°F |
| May 18 | 78.7°F | 76.4°F | 78.1°F |
| May 19 | 79.0°F | 76.6°F | 79.3°F |
| May 20 | 79.1°F | 76.7°F | 79.3°F |
| May 21 | 79.0°F | 76.9°F | 79.2°F |
| May 22 | 79.1°F | 77.1°F | 79.4°F |
| May 23 | 79.3°F | 77.2°F | 80.8°F |
| May 24 | 79.0°F | 77.3°F | 80.6°F |
| May 25 | 78.9°F | 77.3°F | 78.9°F |
| May 26 | 79.0°F | 77.5°F | 80.1°F |
| May 27 | 79.1°F | 77.6°F | 80.2°F |
| May 28 | 79.5°F | 77.6°F | 80.7°F |
| May 29 | 79.8°F | 78.6°F | 80.7°F |
| May 30 | 80.2°F | 78.5°F | 82.6°F |
| May 31 | 80.5°F | 78.6°F | 84.0°F |
In Shantou, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 215 swimming days.
The warmest water in Shantou was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 88.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2021, dipping to 58.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.9°F in Winter, 72.3°F in Spring, 83.2°F in Summer, and 78.9°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 72.3°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 81.9°F.