Climate Insights for Shenyang
Shenhe District, Liaoning, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Shenyang is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 808 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 193 mm of rainfall. Shenyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Shenyang is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 31.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Shenyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Shenyang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Shenyang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 82°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 5°F and an average temperature of 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Shenyang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 808 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 193 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7 mm. That's 186 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Shenyang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15in annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Shenyang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shenyang is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Shenyang is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -15°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Shenyang is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shenyang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shenyang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.