Shenyang, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Shenyang, China? If you're planning to go to Shenyang, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Shenyang, China

Based on the climate and weather in Shenyang, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Shenyang, China

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Shenyang, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Shenyang, China by month

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January

January in Shenyang can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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February

February in Shenyang can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with several days below 5 F (10+ below zero C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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March

March in Shenyang can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.

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April

If you go to Shenyang in April, you will notice that it is crisp. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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May

May in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

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June

Traveling to Shenyang in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

If you are traveling to Shenyang in July, you will notice that it is hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

August for Shenyang is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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September

If you visit Shenyang during September, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

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October

If you visit Shenyang during October, you are likely to notice that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

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November

If you go to Shenyang in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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December

December in Shenyang is frosty. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

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Activities for Shenyang, China

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Shenyang.

If you go to Shenyang Horticultural Exposition Garden, you will do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you see the Liaoning Provincial Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Castle hopping? For Mukden Palace, take:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you can carry your stuff.

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