Shanwei climate
Shanwei (Guangdong, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 1,722 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shanwei climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2169 | 1050 | 1560 | 411.6 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1254 | 1763 | 371.4 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1559 | 2068 | 823.2 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1966 | 2374 | 1455.7 |
| May | 2985 | 2373 | 2679 | 2529.9 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2578 | 2882 | 37315 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2679 | 2883 | 2399.4 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2679 | 2883 | 26811 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 1676.6 |
| Oct | 2883 | 2069 | 2476 | 421.7 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 441.7 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1152 | 1662 | 311.2 |
| Year | 3187 | 1050 | 2373 | 1,72268 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 65% | 3.1 | 10:53 |
| Feb | 76% | 71% | 3.3 | 11:22 |
| Mar | 77% | 74% | 3.6 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 80% | 70% | 4.3 | 12:39 |
| May | 84% | 70% | 4.9 | 13:13 |
| Jun | 88% | 72% | 5.1 | 13:31 |
| Jul | 87% | 63% | 5.8 | 13:24 |
| Aug | 87% | 64% | 5.4 | 12:55 |
| Sep | 84% | 57% | 5.0 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 79% | 47% | 4.6 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 76% | 57% | 3.7 | 11:01 |
| Dec | 72% | 60% | 3.2 | 10:45 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Shanwei is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.1 °C23.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,722 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 51% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (373 mm15 in), the driest is December (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in December to 88% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 47%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shanwei
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–March. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 31 mm1.2 in to 82 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C86 °F, very wet (373 mm15 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Shanwei
- Wetter months (April–September) — highs 2781 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1966 to 26 °C79 °F, about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–March) — highs 2169 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C69 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Shanwei compares
The nearest larger place is Huizhou, about 102 km to the west. Compared with it, Shanwei has practically the same average temperature. It receives 15% more precipitation (1,722 mm68 in vs 1,491 mm59 in). The difference is largest in December (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Shanwei is the 27th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 51st wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Tin Shui Wai (Hong Kong, Cwa), Macau (Macao, Cwa) and Aberdeen (Hong Kong, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Donghai (pop. 264,709) and Jieshi (pop. 137,444). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Shanwei, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Pingshan 69 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,629 mm64 in
- Climate in Jiazi 75 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,502 mm59 in
- Climate in Hepo 87 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,738 mm68 in
- Climate in Danshui 90 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,491 mm59 in
- Climate in Huicheng 101 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,502 mm59 in
- Climate in Huizhou 102 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,491 mm59 in
- Climate in Puning 103 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,633 mm64 in
- Climate in Heyuan 126 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,710 mm67 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shanwei?
July is the warmest month in Shanwei. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shanwei?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 21 °C (69 °F) and its average low is 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shanwei?
June is the wettest month with about 373 mm (14.7 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Shanwei?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 98 m, while Shanwei lies at about 9 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.