Shenyang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Shenyang. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C (25°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in July to -16°C (3°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Shenyang has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 829 mm (33 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Shenyang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 195 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 4 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Shenyang Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Shenyang can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shenyang.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in January, February, July, August, September, October and December and higher in April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)