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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Shenyang month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shenyang are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 17–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -14°C), and August the wettest (about 202 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-4.3-14.278.1
February-0.2-10.488.8
March9.5-2.0149.8
April17.45.4399.7
May24.112.37210.0
June28.117.910310.2
July30.021.91769.5
August28.120.32028.9
September23.614.4899.0
October15.35.3428.4
November5.7-3.3427.2
December-2.9-11.777.7

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People and places shaping Shenyang

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1116

    In 916, the Shenyang region was captured by the Liao dynasty and was known as Shen Prefecture (瀋州; Shěn Zhōu) until the end of Jin dynasty (who conquered the region in 1116).

  2. Battle of Shen-Liao

    Resulted in Shenyang briefly serving as the capital of the Jurchen Later Jin dynasty in 1621.

  3. Battle of Mukden

    Fought south of Shenyang from February 19 to March 10, 1905, as part of the Russo-Japanese War.

  4. Mukden Incident

    A false flag explosion on September 18, 1931, used by the Japanese army as a pretext to launch an attack and occupy Shenyang.

  5. Capture of Shenyang

    Captured by the People's Liberation Army on October 30, 1948, following the Liaoshen Campaign.

Current public leadership

  • Gu Junying

    Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shenyang Municipal Committee, Executive Vice Mayor, and Deputy Party Secretary of the Municipal Government.

People associated with this place

  • Lang Lang

    Famous pianist born in Shenyang.

  • Gong Li

    Famous actress born in Shenyang.

  • Jin Xing

    Chinese ballerina, modern dancer, choreographer, and actress born in Shenyang.

Historical figures

  • Nurhaci

    Jurchen leader who captured Shenyang in 1625, relocated his capital there, and ordered the construction of the Mukden Palace.

  • Zhang Zuolin

    Warlord leader whose capital was Mukden (Shenyang) in the 1920s.

  • Aisin Gioro Puyi

    Manchukuo Emperor captured in Shenyang in 1945.

Local business and employers

  • Brilliance Auto

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Shenyang. Chinese state-owned automotive manufacturing company and parent of Brilliance Auto.

  • Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Shenyang. Aerospace manufacturer.

  • China Northern Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Shenyang. Chinese defunct airline.

  • Zinoro

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Shenyang. Luxury automobile marque owned by BMW Brilliance.

  • Snow beer

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Shenyang. Brand of beer in China.

Newspapers and local media

  • Shenyang Radio & Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Shenyang. Chinese TV station in Shenyang area.

  • Liaoshen Wanbao

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Shenyang. Chinese newspaper.

  • Liaoning Satellite Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Shenyang. Television station based in Liaoning, China.

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01 · Overview

Shenyang, in brief

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02 · History

How Shenyang took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Shenyang

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Shenyang

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Shenyang

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Shenyang

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Shenyang

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08 · Questions

Questions about Shenyang

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shenyang

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01 · Q&A

Where is Shenyang located and what are its coordinates?

Shenyang is situated in China at geographic coordinates 41.7922, 123.4328, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Shenyang?

Shenyang has a recorded population of approximately 7,050,000 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Shenyang?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Shenyang include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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