Shenyang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Shenyang has a warm continental climate with 4 seasons. The summers are very hot and humid due to the influence of the monsoon that rules in other parts of China. The Siberian winds in winter can make it extremely cold. The winter months are also very dry, which can cause sandstorms.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Shenyang. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -16°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Shenyang has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 829 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Shenyang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 195 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.7 mm of snowfall, spread across 4 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Shenyang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Shenyang can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shenyang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, February, July, August, September, October and December and higher in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Shenyang in China
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 195 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
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