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Chongqing, China

Shanling

Shanling is a small town in Chongqing, China, 628 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,753. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population6,753
Local time17:16
29.74° N, 108.62° EElevation 628 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shanlingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low19° / 13°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shanling at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

185 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

25 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Shanling

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct17°14°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct18°16°3.7 mm
Fri30 Oct21°16°
Sat31 Oct23°17°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov22°16°16.3 mm
Mon2 Nov19°15°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov16°13°3.1 mm
Wed4 Nov16°13°1 mm
Thu5 Nov17°14°3.1 mm
Fri6 Nov20°15°2 mm

When to go to Shanling

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302533545649404459554532
High7°9°13°19°24°27°29°29°25°19°15°10°
Low1°3°6°12°16°20°22°22°18°13°8°3°
Rain (mm)2635541181852041941521111085825
Wet days781215181818171415116

What's on in Shanling

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shanling

All monuments

Nature around Shanling

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shanling

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shanling

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shanling

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Shanling from above

Getting to Shanling

Qianjiang Wulingshan AirportJIQ
32 km
Chongqing Xiannüshan AirportCQW
95 km
Enshi Xujiaping AirportENH
106 km

Places near Shanling

Places with a climate like Shanling

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanling?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanling.
What is the hottest month in Shanling?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanling?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanling?
May is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.