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When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
In general the best time to visit Shenzhen is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Shenzhen in different months
This is the average weather in Shenzhen for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 184 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 317 mm in August.
Climate in Shenzhen
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Shenzhen for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +29°C | +31°C | +33°C | +36°C | +36°C | +37°C | +38°C | +37°C | +36°C | +32°C | +30°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +20°C | +22°C | +26°C | +29°C | +31°C | +32°C | +32°C | +31°C | +29°C | +25°C | +21°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +4°C | +4°C | +10°C | +16°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +19°C | +12°C | +6°C | +3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 84 | 81 | 74 | 72 | 68 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 31 | 54 | 88 | 141 | 264 | 307 | 252 | 317 | 214 | 75 | 39 | 28 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Shenzhen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Shenzhen is August with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Shenzhen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Shenzhen is June with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Shenzhen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 28 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 29 rainy days and 317 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shenzhen:
What is the hottest month in Shenzhen?
The hottest month in Shenzhen is August with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Shenzhen?
The coldest month in Shenzhen is January with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Shenzhen worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Shenzhen in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +32°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Shenzhen?
if you're looking to visit Shenzhen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 28 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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Monthly weather in Shenzhen
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shenzhen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.