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Shifang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Shifang is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Shifang, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 10°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shifang experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1147 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Shifang, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 240 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 30 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Shifang Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Shifang, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chengdu, China (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chengdu, China (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Forecast for Shifang

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | 4°C
NE 3 m/s
1.2 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | 5°C
NE 3 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
11°C | 5°C
SE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shifang in China

During the months of April, September 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 Shifang?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shifang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shifang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shifang?
    July tops the wettest month list with 240 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shifang?
    December is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shifang?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 155 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.