Shenzhen Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China is 27°C (81°F), with daytime highs ranging from 20°C (68°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Shenzhen compares to cities worldwide.

Visitors to Shenzhen will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Nighttime temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in July to 13°C (55°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Shenzhen by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. July, the warmest month, gets 217 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Shenzhen's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Shenzhen, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 81% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Shenzhen's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Shenzhen climate page.