When is the best month to go to Sanya? September to April are the best months for seaside travel and winter is the best time.

Sanya, Hainan has a tropical monsoon climate area, with mild and humid winters and high temperatures and rainy summers. Generally, the ultraviolet rays are strong when traveling in summer, so traveling in winter is suitable for a warm winter. So when is the best month to go to Sanya? Let’s take a look at the dressing guide and recommended equipment.

When is the best month to go to Sanya?

The best time to travel to Sanya is from September to April.

Autumn and winter in Sanya are warm and pleasant. The best time to travel to the seaside is in winter. Even if the cold wave hits other corners of the world, you can still take a leisurely stroll on the sunny beach wearing summer clothes and beach shoes. Soak in the warm sea water, eat tropical fruits, and enjoy the romance of the ends of the earth.

In December every year, Sanya City holds the International Wedding Festival. The festival location is usually chosen at a commemorative and beautiful place like Tianya Haijiao, making travel an unforgettable event.

What to wear

The climate in Sanya is a tropical maritime monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is 25.4℃, the average maximum temperature in July is 28.3℃, the average minimum temperature in January is 20.7℃, and the annual sunshine time is about 2563 hours.

No matter what season you go to Sanya, you only need to wear light cotton clothes or short-sleeved T-shirts. In winter, you can prepare long-sleeved T-shirts. Typhoon season is from May to November, so be prepared with rain gear.

Recommended equipment

1. Try to choose a backpack with good breathability. It’s best to bring clothes that are sweat-absorbent, breathable, and quick-drying. Don’t bring too many clothes. You can wash your clothes at night and they must be dry the next day. If it's winter, it's a good idea to bring a jacket even though the weather is warm.

2. Don’t forget to bring swimming gear, swimsuit, swimming cap, and goggles.

3. Cash, ATM machines are rare in Sanya. The amount of cash depends on personal circumstances

4. Camera, this goes without saying

5. Sunscreen: Especially wear sunscreen with a high SPF and good water resistance.

6. Wear sunglasses and a hat, firstly to protect yourself from the sun, and secondly to have multiple props when taking photos.

Free attractions in Sanya

Dadonghai, Yalong Bay, Coconut Dream Corridor, Xiaodonghai Photography Base, etc. Seaside resort cities like Sanya are suitable for slow-paced travel. The local attractions are not concentrated and are distributed along the narrow coastline from east to west. The distances between various attractions are relatively long, so it is better to visit 1-2 attractions a day.

1. Dadonghai

The landmark of old Sanya, Dadonghai Square is great for walking, taking photos, and enjoying the sea breeze. In the Dadonghai Sea during the day, people enjoy themselves in this sea area whether it is yacht surfing, water biking, swimming, collecting shells, flying kites, fishing, or photography. The sea water temperature of Dadonghai is still around 20 degrees, which can be said to be the best place for winter swimming, shelter from the cold, and vacation. It was selected by the National Tourism Administration as one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China.

2. Yalong Bay

Yalong Bay is the southernmost coastal tourist resort in China. It is as famous as Tianya Haijiao and enjoys the reputation of the best bay in the world. Yalong Bay has a low-temperature tropical monsoon oceanic climate, with long summers and no winters throughout the year. It has plenty of sunshine, allowing you to avoid the cold in winter and relieve the heat in summer. It integrates the five major elements of leisure tourism: ocean, beach, air, sunshine and green.

3. Coconut Dream Corridor

The symbol of old Sanya is the most beautiful seaside scenery in Sanya Bay. It has now become a classic photo spot for many travel photographers, with large coconut groves Coupled with the blue sea and sky, it is super beautiful at sunset. You can walk on the beach after taking photos

4. Xiaodonghai Photography Base

Because this is the most classic wedding photography in Sanya Base! Because the waves in Xiaodonghai are larger than those in Dadonghai, it is not fully open to the public. Therefore, it retains relatively primitive natural scenery. There are a lot of people taking wedding photos, so it is recommended that you go early or late.