Donghai Island
Island Island off Guangdong coast with fishing and industry
Off Zhanjiang in Guangdong, Donghai Island offers sandy beaches, seafood markets and coastal roads; visitors come for shoreline recreation, local seafood and day-trip beach towns.
Donghai Island is an island off the southern coast of Guangdong province in southern China. It lies off the Leizhou Peninsula in the coastal waters of the South China Sea and is part of Guangdong’s island geography.
The island is home to fishing communities and coastal landscapes including beaches and shoreline villages. It is one of the local islands used for fisheries and coastal settlement rather than a large urban centre.
Administratively the island is within Guangdong province and is reached by local coastal transport from the mainland. Its coastline faces the broader South China Sea maritime region.
How to Get to Donghai Island #
Donghai Island is reached by ferry from nearby coastal ports in Guangdong province. Exact routes and schedules depend on the mainland departure point.
Tips for Visiting Donghai Island #
- If planning to explore the island's beaches, check local ferry schedules and sea conditions before setting out.
- Combine a visit with seafood meals in nearby port towns-fresh catch is a regional specialty.
- Respect local fishing operations and posted signs for private areas.
Best Time to Visit Donghai Island #
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit for comfortable weather and calmer seas; avoid peak typhoon season in late summer.
Weather & Climate near Donghai Island #
Donghai Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1754 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (251 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (299 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (208 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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