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Shanmenkou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shanmenkou can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Shanmenkou can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Shanmenkou experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 972 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 176 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 17 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shanmenkou Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Shanmenkou. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Xi'an, China (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Xi'an, China (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Shanmenkou

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -6°C
SW 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
6°C | -4°C
W 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
7°C | -1°C
SW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shanmenkou in China

During the months of April and October 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Shanmenkou?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Does Shanmenkou have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shanmenkou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shanmenkou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shanmenkou?
    July tops the wettest month list with 176 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shanmenkou?
    December is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shanmenkou?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 181 hours of sunshine.

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