AI-generatedShiyan at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 772 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 247 m
Climate in Shiyan
Shiyan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Shiyan is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 5.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shiyan
The best time to visit Shiyan is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 130 mm.
Shiyan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shiyan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Shiyan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Shiyan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–27 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Shiyan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4018:05
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 06:25–07:13 · evening 17:32–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:25 · evening 18:20–18:30
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 Shiyan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Shiyan in October?
In October, Shiyan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:40 – 18:05
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Shiyan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Shiyan: score 80 against 72. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 5.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shiyan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January9° · 3.1 h
In January, Shiyan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in January47February12° · 3.2 h
In February, Shiyan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in February77March18° · 4.3 h
In March, Shiyan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in March80April24° · 5.3 h
In April, Shiyan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in April70May28° · 5.3 h
In May, Shiyan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in May49June32° · 5.4 h
In June, Shiyan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in June28July33° · 4.8 h
In July, Shiyan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in July36August32° · 4.7 h
In August, Shiyan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in August68September27° · 3.8 h
In September, Shiyan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in September72October22° · 3.6 h
In October, Shiyan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in October66November16° · 3.5 h
In November, Shiyan is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in November44December11° · 3.3 h
In December, Shiyan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiyan.
Shiyan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shiyan
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 97 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 9° | −1° | 3.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 12° | 1° | 3.2 h | 5 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 18° | 6° | 4.3 h | 7 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 24° | 12° | 5.3 h | 8 | 52 |
| MayMay | 70 | 28° | 16° | 5.3 h | 8 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 32° | 21° | 5.4 h | 8 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 33° | 24° | 4.8 h | 13 | 130 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 32° | 23° | 4.7 h | 12 | 119 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 27° | 18° | 3.8 h | 10 | 92 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 22° | 12° | 3.6 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 16° | 6° | 3.5 h | 7 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 11° | 0° | 3.3 h | 4 | 16 |
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
32.65° N, 110.78° E · 247 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Shiyan
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 3.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Shiyan, 32 % 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 Shiyan: 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, Shiyan has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Shiyan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Shiyan
How breezy and how cloudy Shiyan 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 Shiyan typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Shiyan: variable cloud, with about 3.6 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 Shiyan
How often the day gets hot in Shiyan (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, Shiyan has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Snow in Shiyan
Snow is possible in Shiyan, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Shiyan.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Shiyan
Weather for your travel dates
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Shiyan 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.
Shiyan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,520 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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Shiyan vs Xiangyang
In October the holiday weather in Shiyan and Xiangyang is about equally good (score 72 vs 76). During the day Xiangyang is 2 °C warmer than Shiyan.
| in October | Shiyan | Xiangyang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Shiyan ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Shiyan
When is the best time to visit Shiyan?
The best time to visit Shiyan is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shiyan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Shiyan?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 130 mm. The driest month is December with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shiyan get?
Shiyan gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 5.4 hours a day; in January there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Shiyan in?
Shiyan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shiyan?
A nonstop flight from London to Shiyan takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shiyan?
Shiyan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 66, summer holidays 33, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 39.