The resort boasts a mild, tropical climate. Sanya is situated at the same latitude as Hawaii and shares a similar climate, earning it the unofficial nickname "East Hawaii." It's an ideal destination for beach vacations year-round, with 300 sunny days annually, warming the water to +30°C in summer and +25°C in winter. The air temperature is equally comfortable, reaching +33°C in summer and +20°C in winter.
Sanya's rainy season begins in October and spans two months, with the resort receiving approximately 1,500 mm of rainfall annually. As the rainy season starts, typhoons also make their presence felt. Often referred to as the "typhoon corridor," this period attracts windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts, primarily in October and November.
Beauty and Wildlife in Sanya
One of the main concepts of the resort is to provide tourists with a modern vacation experience while also preserving the local flora, fauna, and ethnic characteristics of the area. Therefore, the city takes great care to protect all the natural islands along the coast. Furthermore, Sanya's vegetation includes rare species of plants.
Tropical trees flourish in the city's numerous parks, while water bodies are adorned with stunning lotus flowers. Mountain slopes are adorned with plantations of rice, coffee, and tea. Sanya offers a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, ranging from familiar melons to lesser-known ones like nangka, durian, and longyan.
The city's animal world is equally impressive, with over 500 different species of animals, not including atypical species brought into the parks. Among the rare and fascinating animals in the local fauna are the maral, deer musk deer, and long-armed black-headed man-eating monkey. Moreover, the "Butterfly Gorge" houses live butterflies from all over the world.
