Xiachuan IslandXiachuan Island at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Xiachuan Island
Autumn and spring provide the most pleasant conditions for visiting islands off Guangdong's coast.
Autumn (best)
September-November · 20-28°C
Clearest weather and comfortable temperatures for beach and boat activities.
Spring
March-May · 18-25°C
Warm but less humid than summer; good for hiking and shore exploration.
Weather & Climate near Xiachuan Island
Climate
Xiachuan 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 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2159 mm/year), wettest in May with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 62
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.9h |
| February | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 48 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 17° - 21° | 19° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 25° | 23° | 179 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.5h |
| May | Very Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 351 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.0h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 341 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.3h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 270 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 347 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.7h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 299 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 27° | 25° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.0h |
| December | Excellent | 14° - 20° | 17° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Xiachuan Island
Access is usually by ferry from a mainland port in Guangdong province (check local ferry services from towns such as Yangjiang or surrounding ferry hubs). Schedules are seasonal and may be limited on weekdays.
Tips for Visiting Xiachuan Island
- Confirm ferry schedules in advance; services to smaller Guangdong islands can be infrequent.
- Bring sun protection and mosquito repellent - subtropical islands in Guangdong can be hot and buggy in summer.
- Check tide tables if planning to explore rock platforms or intertidal pools.