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title: "Sanya, Hainan, China"
description: "China · airport SYX"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/sanya"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇨🇳 Sanya, Hainan, China

China · airport SYX

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY). 100 USD = 667.80 CNY
- Phone code: +86
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/ORPxPN](https://airalo.pxf.io/ORPxPN)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: DiDi
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sanya](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sanya)

## Brief

- Try local Hainan specialties including Wenchang chicken, Hainan chicken rice, Hainanese pepper noodles, fresh seafood, coconut dishes, and chilled qingbuliang dessert.
- Sanya is a major beach and resort destination. Coastal activities, island excursions, and water sports are popular, but conditions can change quickly during tropical weather.

## Safety and health

- Dengue is a mosquito-borne risk in China, including tropical Hainan. Use repellent, wear covering clothing, and stay in screened or air-conditioned accommodation. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china))
- Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis risk. Use pools that are properly maintained and chlorinated. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china))
- Drink sealed bottled water or tap water that has been boiled. Carry hand sanitizer and tissues, as public toilets may not reliably provide soap or toilet paper. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/China))
- A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States, and Hong Kong and Macao-only itineraries are exempt. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china))

## Recent News

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_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Sanya is from November to March, when conditions are generally warm, sunny and relatively dry. April to July and October are hotter, more humid and wetter, while August and September are the least favourable months because they are peak typhoon season.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Great | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| February | Great | 22 | 4 | 8 |
| March | Great | 25 | 13 | 8 |
| April | OK | 27 | 49 | 8 |
| May | OK | 29 | 114 | 9 |
| June | OK | 29 | 156 | 10 |
| July | OK | 28 | 175 | 9 |
| August | OK | 29 | 188 | 9 |
| September | OK | 29 | 261 | 8 |
| October | OK | 28 | 275 | 8 |
| November | Great | 26 | 87 | 7 |
| December | Great | 24 | 25 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (Great):** January is warm and relatively dry, around 18-25°C. Sunny beach days and outdoor sightseeing are comfortable.
- **February (Great):** February is warm and dry, around 19-26°C, with frequent sunshine. Beaches, swimming and sightseeing suit the settled conditions.
- **March (Great):** March is warm and fairly dry, around 21-28°C. Coastal outings, swimming and sightseeing work well in the sunny weather.
- **April (OK):** April is hot and humid, around 24-30°C, with tropical showers appearing regularly. Beach time remains practical, while midday walking can feel sticky.
- **May (OK):** May is hot and humid, around 26-31°C, with frequent rain. Plan outdoor activities around tropical showers and allow for humid afternoons.
- **June (OK):** June is hot and humid, around 27-30°C, with frequent rain and hurricane risk that month. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **July (OK):** July is hot, humid and showery, around 27-30°C, with hurricane risk that month. Heavy rain supports mosquitoes and the year's highest dengue risk.
- **August (OK):** August is hot and very showery, around 27-30°C, and is peak typhoon season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; heavy rain supports mosquitoes and the year's highest dengue risk.
- **September (OK):** September is hot, humid and frequently rainy, around 26-30°C, and is peak typhoon season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip; heavy rain supports mosquitoes and the year's highest dengue risk.
- **October (OK):** October is warm, around 25-29°C, with tropical rain and hurricane risk that month. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **November (Great):** November is warm and relatively dry, around 22-28°C, with hurricane risk that month. Beaches and outdoor sightseeing suit the generally sunny weather, though a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **December (Great):** December is warm and relatively dry, around 18-25°C, with sunny conditions suited to beaches and outdoor sightseeing.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 33 | 25 | 36% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 33 | 26 | 29% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 32 | 26 | 47% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 33 | 26 | 33% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 33 | 25 | 0% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 32 | 25 | 2% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 31 | 24 | 36% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [1-Day Sanya Customized Itinerary Charter Car Service](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/1-Day-Sanya-Customized-Itinerary-Charter-Car-Service/d4620-7893P34?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 100 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [scooter and hiking trip in the rainforest](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/scooter-and-hiking-trip-in-the-rainforest/d4620-43594P15?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 98.69 USD · 6–6 HOUR
- [One Day Tour of NanShan Temple (include one meal)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/One-Day-Private-Tour-of-NanShan-Temple-Including-Vegetarian-Buffet-Lunch/d4620-43594P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 94.6 USD
- [Authentic Fishing Village Tour with Great Seafood Lunch & Relaxing Beach Time](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/Day-tour-to-Authentic-Fishing-Village-Tour-with-Seafood-Lunch-and-Beach-time/d4620-201356P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 180 USD
- [Sanya Half Day Private Tour of Nantian Hot Spring](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/One-Day-Private-Tour-of-Monkey-Island-and-Nantian-Hot-Spring/d4620-10289P44?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 199.47 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [4 Days Classic Sanya Private Tour with Airport Transfer](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/4-Days-Classic-Sanya-Private-Tour-with-Airport-Transfer/d4620-10289P235?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 508.8 USD · 96–96 HOUR
- [Haitang Bay Sanya Hainan Island Paragliding Packages](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/Sanya-Nanshan-Buddhism-Culture-Park-with-Guanyin-and-Yazhou-Old-Town/d4620-201356P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 169.15 USD
- [Guided Walking Tour to experience life of a local Hainanese](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/Guided-Walking-Tour-in-Sanya-for-local-snack-taste-and-local-shopping/d4620-201356P15?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 51.29 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Sanya Shore Excursion: Sanya Luhuitou Park & Local Grocery Market visit](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/Half-Day-Tour-to-Sanya-Luhuitou-Park-and-a-Local-Market/d4620-201356P18?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 99 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Half Day Private Tour to Yanoda Tropical Rain Forest Park](https://www.viator.com/tours/Sanya/Half-Day-Private-Tour-to-Yanoda-Tropical-Rain-Forest-Park/d4620-10289P49?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 195 USD · 5–5 HOUR

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