Best Time to Visit Shanhaiguan: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Shanhaiguan: September, May, June.
- Best months for Shanhaiguan: September, May, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 6°C | -1°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 13°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 20°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 27°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 147 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 17°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | 1°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shanhaiguan?
The best months are September, May, June.
When is the rainy season in Shanhaiguan?
The wettest months are July, August, June.