When is the best time to go to Shima
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shima, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Shima
Shima weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shima are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 64mm | 3.5hrs | 11.5hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shima during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Shima and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shima with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 113mm | 2.9hrs | 12hrs |
February in Shima is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Shima and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shima with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 178mm | 3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Shima is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Shima and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shima with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 244mm | 3.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
Shima's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shima.
April is in the spring in Shima and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shima with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 292mm | 4.7hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Shima and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shima.
May is in the spring in Shima and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shima with around 292mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 290mm | 5.5hrs | 11.5hrs |
Shima's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Shima.
June is in the summer in Shima and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shima with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 128mm | 8.8hrs | 12hrs |
July in Shima is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Shima and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shima with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 137mm | 8.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Shima is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shima with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 109mm | 6.6hrs | 13.6hrs |
Shima's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shima, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shima and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shima with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 84mm | 5.5hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Shima and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shima, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shima and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shima with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 66mm | 4.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
The weather in November in Shima is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shima, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shima and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shima with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 46mm | 4.6hrs | 12hrs |
December in Shima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shima, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shima and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shima with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shima weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 292mm 11.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
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