Shenzhen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Shenzhen lies in the tropical zone of China, but has a warm China climate because of the influence from the cold winds in Siberia. This means warm and humid summers with a lot of rain and relatively dry winters. By the end of summer and early autumn typhoons can occur.
Monthly Temperature in Shenzhen
The climate in Shenzhen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in July to around 13°C (55°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1817 mm (72 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Shenzhen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 342 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shenzhen Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Shenzhen
For those who appreciate different seasons, Shenzhen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.0 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Shenzhen by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shenzhen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 82%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Shenzhen 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Shenzhen
Shenzhen's weather is most enjoyable during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with comfortable temperatures from 20°C (68°F) to 29°C (85°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 33 mm (1.3 in) and 141 mm (5.6 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.The wettest months are May, June, July, August and September, when precipitation is at its highest. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
