Climate Insights for Shimen

The climate in Shimen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1442mm of precipitation falls per year. Shimen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shimen 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Shimen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Shimen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1442mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 174mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 75mm. That's 100mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Shimen is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Shimen, which began on March 20, 2026. Shimen 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Shimen is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Shimen 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.