Guangxi, China
Shankou
Shankou is a town in Guangxi, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 70,153. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now28°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population70,153
Local time23:57
21.60° N, 109.72° EElevation 27 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 22°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shankou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:1211 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:08Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in July
Coolest month13°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
349 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
32 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
July
Monuments nearby1+
within 6.4 km
Weather in Shankou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct31°26°
Fri23 Oct31°25°
Sat24 Oct30°25°
Sun25 Oct31°25°
Mon26 Oct31°26°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°23.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°
When to go to Shankou
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 70 | 66 | 58 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 42 | 58 | 84 | 89 |
| High | 20° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 21° |
| Low | 13° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 41 | 57 | 78 | 128 | 193 | 320 | 371 | 349 | 216 | 87 | 43 | 32 |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Sea | 19° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 21° |
What's on in Shankou
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Shankou
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shankou
Earthquakes around Shankou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Songzhu 84 km ↙1994 · 126 km
Tropical storms · Shankou
C2Typhoon Matmo (2025)40 km · 148 km/hC5Typhoon Ragasa (2025)9 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Wutip (2025)45 km · 100 km/hTSTropical Storm Sanba (2023)33 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Talim (2023)33 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)22 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Wipha (2019)50 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mangkhut (2018)89 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Mujigae (2015)36 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Kai-Tak (2012)59 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Haima (2011)53 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2010)24 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Hagupit (2008)49 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Kammuri (2008)46 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2006)64 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Imbudo (2003)75 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Vongfong (2002)97 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Fitow (2001)85 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Yutu (2001)47 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Durian (2001)35 km · 139 km/hC5Typhoon Sally (1996)33 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Ted (1995)74 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Nina (1995)11 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Irving (1995)55 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Russ (1994)45 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Tasha (1993)68 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)68 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Gary (1992)45 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Nathan (1990)40 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Gordon (1989)52 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm of 19 July 1986 (1986)16 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Winona (1985)29 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Wynne (1984)74 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Herbert (1980)87 km · 83 km/h
Shankou from above
Around Shankou5 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Shankou
Beihai Fucheng AirportBHY
44 kmZhanjiang Wuchuan International AirportZHA
91 kmYulin Fumian AirportYLX
102 km白沙镇Railway station
6.9 km铁山港Railway station
20 kmPlaces near Shankou
Places with a climate like Shankou
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shankou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shankou.
What is the hottest month in Shankou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Shankou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shankou?
August is the wettest month with about 349 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shankou?
The sea is warmest in July at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 19°C.