, with very mild winters and hot, humid and rainy summers. The rains are abundant from May to September.
The city is located in southern China, at 21 degrees north latitude, in the southwest of Guangdong province, in a bay on the South China Sea. We are in the northern part of the Leizhou (or Luichow) peninsula, which in the southern part is 20 km (12 mi) away from the island of
, from December to February, is very mild, however, the north-east monsoon brings cloudy days, during which there are some drizzles, or fog can form. Sometimes, cold and windy days can occur, with highs around 10 °C (50 °F) or even below. In January 2016, the temperature dropped to 3 °C (37 °F), with a maximum of 6 °C (43 °F).
, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from June to early November, but they have sometimes affected the area outside of this period, as happened in April 2008 and in May 2006. The area most at risk is the coastal one, since it can receive the strongest winds, as well as storm surges.
to visit Zhanjiang. Winter can be a good period, although the sky is often cloudy in the second part; moreover, it can be windy, and sometimes, though rarely, it can be a little cold. Spring is pleasantly warm, but it's also cloudy, and when the sun becomes a little more frequent, the rains begin as well, then, by May, it becomes muggy and there is some risk (though still low) of typhoons. In theory, autumn is the best season, but in October, a typhoon can still arrive, while in November, there can be the first cool and windy days, and sometimes, at the end of the month, it can already be a little cold. All in all, the best times are from mid-March to mid-April and from mid-October to late November.
In winter: bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweatshirt or sweater, a jacket, a raincoat or umbrella, and a hat for colder days.
In summer: bring tropics-friendly, lightweight clothing, a light sweatshirt for air-conditioned places, and a light raincoat or umbrella.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.3 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
19.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2.7 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in January 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.7 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.8 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
33.6 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
23.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.5 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in March 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.5 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
11.5 °C in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.2 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.5 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.9 °C in May 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.4 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
220 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
26 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
21.2 °C in June 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
275 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.3 °C, with a minimum of
26.1 °C and a maximum of
32.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C. However, it dropped to
22.2 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
270 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
25.7 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.5 °C in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
320 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in September 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in September 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
250 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.2 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
25.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.6 °C in November 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
32.7 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
14.4 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.6 °C in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in December 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.