Shantou lies in China’s southern subtropical monsoon belt, where warm, moist air keeps the wet season running from April through September and puts the coast directly in the path of typhoons crossing the South China Sea between June and October.
A port city on the eastern Guangdong coast, it takes some of the most direct typhoon landfalls in the province, with storm surge compounding the rainfall risk. A typhoon’s track and intensity can shift within hours of landfall, so live radar imagery is a key complement to official typhoon warnings for tracking rain bands as they move inland. The China Meteorological Administration operates the national radar network covering Guangdong. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Shantou right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Shantou, Guangdong in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Shantou, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Shantou rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Shantou?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Guangdong are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Shantou or pass by.
Is this Shantou rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.