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 at a Glance#
Address: Donghai Island, Guangdong Province, China
About Donghai Island#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 28 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| February | Good | 14° - 19° | 17° | 46 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.3h |
| March | Very Good | 17° - 22° | 20° | 59 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 26° | 24° | 140 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.5h |
| May | Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 238 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 31° | 35° | 274 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 36° | 251 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 31° | 35° | 299 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 208 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 25° | 21° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.0h |
| December | Excellent | 14° - 21° | 18° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |