Climate Insights for Shanglin

The climate in Shanglin is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1264mm of precipitation falls per year. Shanglin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shanglin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Shanglin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Shanglin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 186mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 46mm. That's 140mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Shanglin is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 34km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Shanglin, which began on March 20, 2026. Shanglin is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Shanglin is during October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shanglin 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. 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.