Best Time to Visit Shaping
Best time: Nov, Dec, Jan, Oct.
Jul is warmest (32.3°C high); May is rainiest (308 mm).
Shaping weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.5 | 10.1 | 41 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 18 | 11.6 | 60 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 21 | 15.1 | 95 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 25.2 | 19.5 | 188 | 5.4 |
| May | 28.8 | 22.8 | 308 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 30.9 | 24.8 | 289 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 32.3 | 25.4 | 259 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 32 | 25.2 | 275 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 30.6 | 24 | 172 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 27.9 | 20.8 | 88 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 23.8 | 15.6 | 43 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 19.7 | 11.4 | 37 | 5.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: NovDecJanOct
Beaches: NovOctDecJul
Hiking: DecNovJanFeb
Sightseeing: DecNovJanFeb
Shaping quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Jul, Aug): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shaping?
Nov, Dec, Jan, Oct.
What is the rainiest month?
May, about 308 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 32.3°C.
Where to stay
Book Shaping hotels · Shaping tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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