AI-generatedShanhai Pass at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 586 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Shanhai Pass
Shanhai Pass has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Shanhai Pass is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shanhai Pass
The best time to visit Shanhai Pass is from July to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 155 mm of precipitation.
Shanhai Pass through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shanhai Pass in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–24 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Shanhai Pass in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Shanhai Pass in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Shanhai Pass in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:1017:23
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:53–06:47 · evening 16:47–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:53 · evening 17:40–17:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Shanhai Pass compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 15°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 4° |
| Sea | 21° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Shanhai Pass in October?
In October, Shanhai Pass is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:10 – 17:23
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Shanhai Pass
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Shanhai Pass: score 90 against 38. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in September. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 16° |
| Sea | 18.4° | 23.1° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 34 mmbetter | 47 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shanhai Pass month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January1° · Sea 2° · 6.6 h
In January, Shanhai Pass is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in January33February4° · Sea 1° · 7.0 h
In February, Shanhai Pass is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in February36March10° · Sea 3° · 7.8 h
In March, Shanhai Pass is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in March36April18° · Sea 7° · 8.2 h
In April, Shanhai Pass is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in April66May24° · Sea 13° · 8.9 h
In May, Shanhai Pass is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in May72June28° · Sea 19° · 7.8 h
In June, Shanhai Pass is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in June81July30° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In July, Shanhai Pass is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 155 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in July85August30° · Sea 25° · 7.1 h
In August, Shanhai Pass is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in August90September26° · Sea 23° · 7.7 h
In September, Shanhai Pass is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in September38October19° · Sea 18° · 7.1 h
In October, Shanhai Pass is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in October31November10° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In November, Shanhai Pass is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in November31December3° · Sea 7° · 6.3 h
In December, Shanhai Pass is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shanhai Pass.
Shanhai Pass in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shanhai Pass
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 1° | −9° | 2.1° | 6.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 4° | −6° | 0.8° | 7.0 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 10° | −1° | 2.7° | 7.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 18° | 6° | 7.1° | 8.2 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 66 | 24° | 13° | 13.1° | 8.9 h | 6 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 28° | 18° | 19.1° | 7.8 h | 9 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 30° | 22° | 23.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 155 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 30° | 21° | 25.3° | 7.1 h | 10 | 153 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 26° | 16° | 23.1° | 7.7 h | 6 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 19° | 8° | 18.4° | 7.1 h | 5 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 10° | 0° | 12.5° | 6.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 3° | −6° | 6.5° | 6.3 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.00° N, 119.75° E · 4 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sea temperature in Shanhai Pass
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.5 – 19.1 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Shanhai Pass ranges from 0.8 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.1° | 1.2° | 3.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.8° | 0.0° | 1.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.7° | 1.9° | 3.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.1° | 5.8° | 8.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.1° | 11.6° | 14.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.1° | 18.2° | 20.3° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 23.8° | 22.6° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.2° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 21.9° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 18.4° | 17.5° | 19.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.5° | 5.7° | 7.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Shanhai Pass
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Shanhai Pass, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Shanhai Pass: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Shanhai Pass has about 5 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Shanhai Pass
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Shanhai Pass
How breezy and how cloudy Shanhai Pass is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shanhai Pass typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Shanhai Pass: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Shanhai Pass
How often the day gets hot in Shanhai Pass (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Shanhai Pass has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Shanhai Pass
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Shanhai Pass in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shanhai Pass has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Shanhai Pass vs Qinhuangdao
In October the holiday weather in Shanhai Pass and Qinhuangdao is about equally good (score 38 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Qinhuangdao as in Shanhai Pass. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Shanhai Pass | Qinhuangdao |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Shanhai Pass ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qinhuangdao19°18°91
- 2Tangshan20°91
- 3Chengde18°91
- 4Beijing19°91
- 5Yantai20°20°91
- 6Weihai20°20°91
- 7Baoding21°91
- 8Dalian18°19°90
- 31Shanhai PassThis page19°18°38
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Frequently asked questions about Shanhai Pass
When is the best time to visit Shanhai Pass?
The best time to visit Shanhai Pass is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Shanhai Pass?
The sea temperature in Shanhai Pass ranges from 0.8 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Shanhai Pass in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Shanhai Pass?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Shanhai Pass?
The wettest month is July with 155 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shanhai Pass get?
Shanhai Pass gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Shanhai Pass in?
Shanhai Pass is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shanhai Pass?
A nonstop flight from London to Shanhai Pass takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shanhai Pass?
Shanhai Pass has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 67, summer holidays 84, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 32.