Climate Insights for Shimen

The climate in Shimen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1825mm 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Shimen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Shimen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1825mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 363mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 64mm. That's 299mm less than September, 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.

Shimen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Shimen, which began on June 21, 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Shimen is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°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 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.