Shenzhen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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

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

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